Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,730 per week
About the role
We are looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) for an immediate travel opening in Charleston, SC. The right NMT must have 1 year of experience. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be responsible for the preparation of radiopharmaceutical agents and administering them to patients prior to using a scanner or camera to capture images. NMTs provide technical support to physicians or others who diagnose, care for, and treat patients and to researchers who investigate the uses of radioactive drugs.
Responsibilities
- Attain required approval and signature by nuclear medicine physicians
- Transfer, position, and instruct patients in preparation for procedures
- Operate the scanner or gamma scintillation camera
- Perform procedures including injecting radiopharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a radiologist
- Provide assistance to patients during procedures
- Ensure the environment is safe at all times for patients and staff by following safety and radiation disposal procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Understand and use the McKesson PACS system
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- BLS certification
- ARRT (N) National Certification with registration in Nuclear Medicine
- NMTCB-CNMT certification
- State-specific licensing when required
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
Schedule
13-week travel assignment, 40 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts.
Pay
Pay package based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
About TotalMed Allied
TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs and matching caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. They focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience, specializing in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare.