Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $3,070 per week Job Listing at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare - Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System , 450 E. Romie Lane in Salinas, CA (Job ID 6212038-2024-10-27)

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.