Allied Health- Nuclear Medicine Technologist 8Hr Days

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPay Rate: Up to $90/hr. combined (taxable hourly + tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change.

Additional Bonuses, Group Health Insurance benefits available day 1, 401k and more

SHIFT 0800-430p Weekends required

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

PRINCIPLE FUNCTION

Nuclear medicine technologists perform tests for diagnosis and medical research. They prepare and give small doses of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients, then use high-level imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body. Physicians interpret the images to study and diagnose an infection or disorder. Nuclear medicine technologists also give doses of radiation to patients internally to treat medical conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Nuclear medicine technologists work with doctors, medical physicists, nuclear pharmacists,

computer specialists, nurses, and administrative staff.

Common tasks and duties of the role include:

Preparing and administering radioactive drugs

Capturing images that a physician will use to diagnose an infection or disorder

Limiting radiation exposure to the patient and staff members administering the tests

Analyzing specimens in the lab

Setting up appointments

Explaining procedures to patients

REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate or equivalent

Must possess NMT certificationust possess NMT certification

Must possess strong patient service skills, be professional and keep patient information confidential.

Minimum 2 years of experience

Maintains a current CPR certification