(Archived) Nuclear Medicine Technologist - (Nuclear Med Tech)

Job Description & Requirements
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - (Nuclear Med Tech)
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $1800.00 - 2050.00

Perform quality control procedures on equipment and images, works with Chief Technologist on scheduling of any service and or preventative maintenance needed or required.Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical procedures to include in vivo and in vitro studies; operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation including stationary imaging devices, scintillation gamma and apparatus for in vitro counting.Calibrate radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients. Calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay. Evaluate recorded images for technical quality.Process computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed images.Perform Nuclear Cardiology studies including image acquisition and processing and monitoring patient vital signs.Performs EKG prep, tracing and monitors for obvious change during cardiac studies.Assume care for physical and psychological needs of patient of all ages during an examination, initiates life support measures for patient, if necessary.Responsible for working with Chief Technologist of Radiology to operate the Nuclear Medicine section of Radiology as cost effective as possible.

Required Qualifications
Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures. Position patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary. Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures. Position patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.

Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures. Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.

Preferred Qualifications
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Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Free Private Housing
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!