Employer - Start Hiring Specialty:
Nuclear Med Tech
Profession:
Allied Health
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Details
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Full-Time / Up To $65/HR / 13-weeks
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist to work at 13-week assignment in Louisiana.
Description:
A nuclear medicine technologist is responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing scans for diagnostic purposes. The nuclear medicine technologist will use the scanner to create images of various areas of the patient's body which will emit radiation from the drugs to indicate the presence of diseases.
- Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
- Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort.
- Operating imaging equipment.
- Processing images.
- Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.
- Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
Qualifications:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.)
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (N.M.T.C.B.)
- CPR (American Heart Association)
- Compact or LA license to practice nuclear medicine
- Minimum 2 years' experience required
Apply now to be considered.