ProKatchers is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in West Branch, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift:
Days, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - 40 Hours
Work Experience:

• This position performs a variety of technical procedures that requires the use of independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist should have knowledge about Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation which includes the use of gamma cameras (both planar and SPECT), PET, Radiation detectors/counters, dose calibrators, and the Quality Control of all equipment.
• The technologist should have knowledge about Radiation Safety Practices/Handling, patient and occupational exposures, dosimetry, as low as (is) reasonably achievable (ALARA) techniques that include time, distance, shielding.
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) guidelines pertaining to handling, administering, and transportation of radioactive materials.
• The technologist should have knowledge about Radiopharmacy which includes safe administration, preparation, measurement, and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals for Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic purposes.

Responsibilities

• (20%)* Injects and administers all radiopharmaceuticals. Assays radiopharmaceutical activities. Calculates volume and activity concentrations for radiopharmaceuticals. Knowledge and use of dosages and/or dose ranges for radiopharmaceuticals as they are listed per protocol. Enters these records in a dose tracking system. Performs laboratory procedures including many aspects of measurement, manipulation, and preparation of radiopharmaceutical kits and unit doses.
• (20%)*Understanding of Nuclear Medicine protocols and procedures. Positioning patients on equipment per protocol and procedure. Knowledge of acquisition parameters used in protocols and procedures. Monitors patient during procedures.
• (20%)*Intravenous (IV) access starting skills. Appropriate site selection. Aseptic techniques when accessing patient.
• (20%)* Operates all Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation devices. Knowledge of Quality Control requirements for all equipment used.
• (20%)* Understands Radiation Safety regulations and procedures. Applies them diligently.

Requirement description :

• 2+ Years of Nuclear Med Tech Experience - Required
• Knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS) and HIS preferred

License: ARRT (N) or CNMT - Required NMTCB

Certifications:
BLS/CPR Certification.

ProKatchers Job ID #60869. 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: Temp - Technologist - Nuclear Medicine (Days) West Branch MI

About ProKatchersBenefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• License and certification reimbursement
• Dental benefits
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus