Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $3,070 per week
Company: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare - Salinas Valle
Location: Salinas
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
- Certification Details
- Current California Nuclear Medicine license (RHN)
- National Certification (CNMT) or ARRT (N)
- Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart
Association standards
- Valid Driver's License
- Job Details
- Under minimal supervision performs nuclear medicine procedures
as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and
treatment of patients.
- Performs a combination of duties, depending on the area of
assignment.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients on his/her unit.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs nuclear medicine procedures by administering
radiopharmaceuticals.
- Performs imaging procedures using gamma cameras and computer
analysis.
- Completes necessary documentation.
- Cares for patients during procedures and prepares them for
exams.
- Reports changes in the patient's condition for follow-up.
- Transports patients and provides care during transportation
when necessary.
- Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on imaging
tables.
- Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
- Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician
direction.
- Assists with the scheduling of patient exams.
- Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and
in-services.
- Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials and
calculates doses.
- Calibrates equipment.
- Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of
radioactive materials.
- Work locations may include one or more outpatient imaging
facilities.
- Job Requirements
- At least one (1) year experience as a licensed
technologist.
- Knowledge of cardiac and general Nuclear Medicine.
- Preference for candidates with experience in cardiac Nuclear
Medicine, particularly Lexiscans.
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