Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
4 days ago
Plainfield
Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Plainfield, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional, • Duration: 24 weeks, • 24 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Provides immobilization devices as required. Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed. • Evaluates radio images using the PACS System to ensure that radio images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value., • Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety., • Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient., • Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions., • Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use., • Calibrates equipment and assays radio nuclides., • Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines., • Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the accountability for radioactive materials; maintains other records as directed., • Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel., • Follows all NRC, State JCAHO guideline/practices., • Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value., • Rotate work assignments as needed such as Cardiology and PET/CT., • Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies., • Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends., • Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care., • On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. Greets in/out patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards., • Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality., • Identifies the needs of patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.)., • This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)., • Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Required Skills & Experience:, • N/ARequired Education:, • High School Diploma or equivalent required., • Must hold a valid NJDEP license., • ARRT or NMTCB registry is required. Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36652851. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 24 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist