Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Chicago, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with 3+ years PET experience and proficiency with GE equipment for a cancer care setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cancer center serving adult and geriatric patients
• PET and Nuclear Medicine procedures with an estimated 3-4 PET scans per day
• Monday to Friday day shifts from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• No call requirements
• Uses GE equipment; SPECT, HIDA, and PET scan procedures performed
• EMR: Epic with SBAR communication required
• Must support pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams
• Responsible for patient assessment and performance of nuclear medicine and PET procedures
• Maintain and promote radiation safety at all times
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals and perform scans for both inpatients and outpatients
• Work under direct supervision of a Board-Certified Radiologist
• Scrubs required but not provided; any color allowed except patterns or logos
• First-time travelers are welcome

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in PET required
• Proficiency with GE nuclear medicine equipment required
• Required certifications: BLS, CNMT, ARRT or NMTCB, Illinois State License, and graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program
• Experience in adult hospital setting required
• Experience with HIDA scans, isolation precautions, starting and maintaining peripheral IVs, and safe handling of radioactive materials
• Experience with Siemens equipment, gastric emptying, MUGA scans, bone scans, liver imaging, and SPECT preferred
• License required if applicable

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