Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Oklahoma City, OK
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Allied Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Allied Healthcare Professional needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

Nuclear Medical Technician - Nuclear Med Technician

Job Details:

• Work 5x8 day shifts with 36 guaranteed weekly hours
• Take call according to monthly schedule after regular department hours
• Required to wear black scrubs
• Work with EPIC EMR system
• Must have graduation from approved school of Radiology Sciences with certification in nuclear medicine
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) Registry certification required or must achieve registry within 2 months of eligibility
• Minimum 1+ years of experience required
• Prepare stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and calculate/administer doses under radiologist supervision
• Calibrate equipment and assess patient understanding of exams and informed consent
• Instruct and prepare patients for exams while interacting professionally with patients and families
• Perform diagnostic exams as prescribed by physicians
• Use scanners or scintillation cameras for radiation detection to produce organ images
• Measure radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors
• Follow radiation safety techniques and policies for radioactive material use and disposal
• Provide age-appropriate care for patients including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, geriatrics, and general population
• Practice medical and surgical aseptic procedures
• Work with medical patients in nuclear medicine specialty

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive nuclear medicine department within their radiology services, providing advanced diagnostic imaging using radioactive materials. The facility utilizes state-of-the-art nuclear medicine technology and maintains strict radiation safety protocols. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality diagnostic services while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout nuclear medicine procedures.

Location:

Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City offers a vibrant blend of Western heritage and modern amenities, featuring attractions like the historic Route 66, a thriving Arts District, and professional sports teams including the Thunder and Sooners. The city provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities from fishing trails to hiking in the nearby Wichita Mountains, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.