Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,594 per week

Company: Travel Nurse Across America
Location: Burbank
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Travel Nurse Across America is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Burbank, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/16/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelWe are looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) for an immediate travel opening in Burbank, CA. The right NMT should have 1 year of experience. Read below for more requirements.
  
  As an NMT, 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.
  
  Tasks
  
  As an NMT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
  
  
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  • 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
    
    Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, NMT National certification from the AART or NMTCB, and state-specific licensing when required.
    
    NMTs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. NMTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
    Requirements*: BLS, NMTCB, ARRT (N), 1 Year* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.TNAA Job ID #1133510. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nursing Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMT RAD - TravelAbout Travel Nurse Across AmericaAt TNAA, we take pride in doing things differently. We place our healthcare travelers on high-paying assignments in exciting locations across the country, but it's our service before, during and after your assignment that sets us apart. Our dedicated, supportive staff understands how stressful preparing for a travel assignment can be, and that's why we put our experience to work for you to remove the headaches and send you smoothly on your way. Across our recruiting, clinical, quality assurance, payroll and housing teams, we promise to go out of our way to offer you an exceptional customer service experience. You may be a temporary employee of the facilities you serve, but when you travel with us, you become a permanent part of the TNAA family! Some of the benefits you receive with TNAA:
    
    • Guaranteed Pay--- Many contracts allow a hospital to call off a set amount of shifts without penalty to the hospital.--When that occurs to a traveler on contract with TNAA, their per diems are not affected.
    • Paid Sick Leave-----Sick leave, in all 50 states, begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
    • Travel Reimbursement--- We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
    • Your Way is Paid--- TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
    • Housing--- Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
    • Insurance--- We offer liability, vision, dental and health from day one.More of what we offer can be viewed on our website at:--www.tnaa.com/benefits
      

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