Description

American Traveler is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with at least 2 years of nuclear medicine experience and NMTCB and BLS certifications.

Details

• Hospital setting with both inpatient and outpatient cases, including adult and occasional pediatric patients
• Average caseload of 5-6 patients per day with 1:1 patient ratio
• Procedures include radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and advanced diagnostic nuclear imaging
• Equipment used includes gamma cameras, PET/CT, SPECT, Siemens ECAM, and GE 630 preferred
• Cerner RadNet EMR is used
• 10-hour day shifts starting at 7:00 AM
• Weekday call required two shifts per week (5:00 PM-6:00 AM) and every 3rd weekend is a 24-hour on-call shift
• No floating to other units or departments required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nuclear medicine experience required
• Current NMTCB and BLS certifications required
• Skill in radiopharmaceutical preparation, patient imaging, and radiation safety
• Proficiency in IV access and emergency procedures during nuclear medicine processes
• Experience with Cerner RadNet preferred
• License required if applicable
• Perm staff must wait 6 months before being eligible for travel positions

Additional Information

• Duties include preparing and administering radiotracers, conducting patient imaging and scans, ensuring proper positioning and safety, and performing equipment quality control checks
• Orientation provided with one 8-hour session plus 2-3 shifts on unit
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations related to radiotracer administration
• Team structure allows support during intensive procedures
• Coverage for one major and one minor holiday may be required according to hospital policy
• First-time travelers with at least 2 years of experience are considered
• RTO approval required for more than 5 days off; contract extension needed to accommodate PTO
• Local candidates within 60 miles are not eligible