Nuclear Medicine Tech
Springfield, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs
$2,425/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Allied Health Professional (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
Nuclear Med Tech
Job Overview
- Location: Springfield, Missouri
- Employment type: Travel
- Specialty: Nuclear Medicine
- Shift: Days, 5x8, 7:45 AM–4:15 PM
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Weekly hours: 36
- Call: No call
- Weekend coverage: As required by facility
- Float: As required by facility
Required Qualifications
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
- 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- NMTCB certification
- RT-N or BLS issued by the American Heart Association
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic Technology training
- Driver's License
- Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for travelers from November 1 to April 1
Preferred Experience
- PET experience
Work Setting
- Outpatient setting
Key Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic CT scans independently at a technical level
- Transport patients when needed
- Follow universal precautions and use PPE appropriately
- Perform post-processing on Vitrea workstations
- Perform functions on the QC workstation
Skills and Work Conditions
- Technical skill in medical scanning
- Understanding of cross-sectional anatomy and 3-D knowledge
- Computer skills
- Ability to lift, move, and transport patients
- Ability to stand and walk continuously
- Ability to adapt to stressful and emergent situations
- Good communication skills
Equipment
- CT scanners
- Power injectors
- Workstations
- Computers
Dress Code
- Black scrubs
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About Springfield, MO
As a Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Springfield, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Springfield, MO is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 87°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Springfield, MO, with options ranging from apartments to furnished homes.
- Springfield is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Springfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a vibrant art and music scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various local and college-level sports events.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping are popular due to the city's proximity to nature.
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