Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Rancho Mirage, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Nuclear Med Tech

Location: Rancho Mirage, California
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift:

• 5 days per week, Monday through Friday
• 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week)
• 10-hour shifts (4 days) may also be accepted with overtime after 40 hours/week

Job Description

• Perform nuclear medicine imaging and therapeutic procedures
• Schedule and prepare patients for procedures
• Operate nuclear medicine cameras and auxiliary imaging equipment according to protocols
• Calibrate instruments and radiopharmaceutical materials; draw up and formulate radiopharmaceuticals for patient administration
• Calculate patient study results and radioactive decay
• Maintain radiation safety procedures during preparation, handling, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals
• Document clinical history and symptoms relevant to nuclear medicine procedures
• Monitor physiological status and care of patients during procedures
• Maintain proficiency in starting IV lines and proper injection techniques
• Manage inventory and records related to radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing, and disposal
• Submit nuclear charge tickets for each patient procedure daily
• Maintain knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year (0 years of experience acceptable)
• Certification by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board), or ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Information

• Standard workweek is 40 hours with potential for overtime on 10-hour shifts
• Radiation safety and patient care are critical components of the role
• This is a travel contract position requiring adaptability to clinical travel assignments

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.