Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Towson, MD
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nuclear Medicine specialty, location not specified. The role supports adult and geriatric patients through nuclear imaging and diagnostic procedures, including nuclear stress tests, HIDA scans, VQ scans, biliary studies, lymphatic injections, and amyloid studies. The position requires strong independent practice in a high-volume setting and participation in scheduled weekend and on-call coverage.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week, MondayFriday block schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; a 4x10 schedule may be available. Every other weekend coverage is required, including one weekend on-call shift every other week. Weekday on-call coverage may be scheduled twice weekly from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with weekend on-call coverage from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Two years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • ARRT Nuclear Medicine certification
  • ARRT Radiography certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification
  • Active state license
  • Strong independent skills in nuclear medicine procedures and patient care
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Electronic charting system experience
  • Community hospital experience
• Additional Information:
  • Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients.
  • Procedures include nuclear stress tests, HIDA scans, VQ scans, biliary studies, lymphatic injections, and amyloid studies.
  • Experience with bone, brain, cancer survey, DEXA, gastric emptying, liver, renal, perfusion, MUGA, parathyroid, thallium stress, uptake, and whole-body scans is required.
  • Responsibilities include starting and maintaining intravenous lines, drawing venous blood, handling radioactive materials, and following isolation precautions and personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Experience with pharmacological stress testing, adenosine and Persantine infusions, exercise and rest imaging, and nuclear cardiology procedures is required.
  • Experience with GE equipment and SPECT CTG850 equipment is preferred.
  • Black scrubs are required.
  • Influenza vaccination is required without exemptions.
  • Holidays are required as scheduled.

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