Description

American Traveler is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a 13-week travel contract in Virginia, with the ability to start pending VA license verification.

Details

• Work in a hospital-based Nuclear Medicine department with 4 rooms and a PET/CT suite
• General nuclear medicine studies performed include bone, renal, gastric emptying, GI bleed, HIDA, thyroid uptake/scan, parathyroid, and V/Q perfusion studies, as well as cardiac and PET/CT
• Patient population spans adolescents through geriatrics
• Daily caseload of 15–18 patients
• 5x8 day shifts, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• On-call requirement: one night per week (5:30 PM – 6:30 AM Mon–Fri) and one weekend per month (24-hour coverage Sat–Sun)
• Epic EMR used; Radiology CT online training completed on unit

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience required; independent, proficient practice is expected
• NMTCB certification required; ARRT preferred
• BLS required
• VA license required, or proof of active license from another state with proof of VA license application submitted (can start pending VA license — must be able to verify application)
• License required if applicable
• Proficiency in nuclear medicine procedures including cardiac studies, bone scans, brain scans, lung scans, renal flow, thyroid studies, SPECT, and myocardial imaging
• Skills in IV starts, phlebotomy, EKGs, and PACS required
• PDF copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Any requested flu or COVID vaccine exemptions must comply with CMS guidelines and include supporting documentation

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using radioisotope equipment
• Duties include preparing stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculating doses to be administered by radiologists
• Seasoned travelers preferred; first-time travelers with significant experience may be considered
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31)
• Scrub color: Pewter Grey
• Smoke- and nicotine-free facility
• All requested RTO must be disclosed prior to offer; no RTO will be approved after an offer is made