Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sonora, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nuclear Medicine, Sonora. The position administers radiopharmaceuticals and intravenous medical substances for diagnostic imaging and treatment procedures. Responsibilities include performing screening procedures, coordinating patient flow, maintaining quality control, and performing positron emission tomography/computed tomography procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Diploma or certificate from an accredited nuclear medicine program; state nuclear medicine licensure where required for practice in California and Hawaii; registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist where required in California and Oregon; venipuncture certification where required in California and Hawaii.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nuclear medicine technology or an equivalent field.
• Additional Information:
  • Administers and measures radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using various radioisotope equipment.
  • Prepares radioactive material stock solutions and calculates doses for administration by radiologists.
  • Performs blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies using established laboratory techniques.
  • Administers intravenous injections according to established procedures.
  • Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
  • Documents information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Obtains pertinent patient information and provides patient preparation instructions to appropriate care areas.
  • Elevates questions, problems, and significant challenges to senior staff for guidance.
  • Required vaccinations must be completed as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits