Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $3,101 per week
TotalMed · New Brunswick, NJ · 1 mo ago
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About the role
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist position in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Duration: 13 weeks. Employment type: Travel. Shift: 10‑hour days, 40 hours per week.
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 (posting also notes 2 years may be required)
- Current BLS certification
- ARRT (N) National Certification with registration in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB‑CNMT
- State‑specific licensing when required
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods, and to bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Skills
Proficiency with radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, scanner/gamma scintillation camera operation, patient positioning and instruction, radiation safety procedures, accurate record keeping, and McKesson PACS system.
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
Pay
Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
10‑hour day shifts, 40 hours per week.