Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with 2+ years of experience and active CNMT and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care setting within the Nuclear Medicine department
• Procedures include cardiac, SPECT, bone scan, bleed studies, and gastric emptying studies
• Department is equipped with 1 GE scanner room
• Average of 5-10 scans or studies per day
• Day shifts are 8 hours each, scheduled as 5x8s, including every other weekend
• May float to a nearby facility approximately 6.5 miles away
• On-call requirements after 4:30 PM on weekdays, rotating weekends, and holidays
• Uses Cerner EMR, Radnet, and Merge Unity for PACS
• Lead technologist available for supervision and support
• Main responsibilities include performing nuclear medicine scans and related imaging studies
• No requirement to start IVs in this role
• Lead technologist provides day-to-day department leadership
• Rotating call coverage required for holidays and weekends
• Scrub color for this assignment is teal
• First to float policy applies as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Active BLS certification through AHA or ARC
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) via NMTCB required
• Experience with GE equipment and relevant nuclear medicine studies
• License required if applicable; must be active at the time of consideration
• Two professional references: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years
• Copy of driver’s license required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts