Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Yakima, WA
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift Details

The position requires availability for the following shift:

• 0800 - 1630

Job Summary

This role involves working within a clinical environment focused on imaging and radiology. The technologist will address various patient needs, primarily working with adults and occasionally pediatrics. Responsibilities will include performing imaging procedures, working with advanced imaging technology, and ensuring patient care standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience is required. First-time travelers are not accepted unless they have 5 or more years of experience.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current BLS certification
  • ARRT-N or NMTCB-CNMT certification
  • Valid Washington state license (must be obtained or proof of application submitted at least 6 weeks prior)

Skills Required

• Experience working with specified patient types and common diagnoses such as thyroid cancer, lung scans, HIDA scans, and bone scans.
• Ability to conduct stress tests and start peripheral IVs.
• Experience with I131 and I123 dosing, Spec CT, and ordering doses.
• Capability to work independently or alongside another Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Technical Proficiencies

• EMR: Familiarity with EPIC system
• PACS: Experience with Philips View
• Unit-Specific Equipment: Proficiency in Siemens Symbia EVO, GE Optima SPECT, and Nutrec for pharmacy.

Work Environment

• Total of 226 beds with Level III trauma services.
• Two Nuclear Medicine rooms/cameras available.
• Average daily patient load of 4-10 patients.

Additional Expectations

• No weekend responsibilities, but may be needed to order doses on Sunday nights for Monday procedures.
• Closed on major holidays.
• Scrub color is flexible, with any solid color acceptable.