Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Louisville, KY
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Description:

The Nuclear Med Technologist utilizes imaging, computer, and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organization, and industry standards. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and image quality. Applying professional knowledge, prepares patients for the procedure, and educates and responds to the questions or concerns. Ensures age-appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education, and principles of physical/functional growth and development. Demonstrates an understanding of patient positioning, imaging technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality control techniques. Oversees and trains students providing patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.

Job Responsibilities:

-Verifies the ordered exam and appropriateness utilizing assessment data and principles of growth and development.
-Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
-Position the patient and equipment to achieve the optimal images.
-Utilizes imaging, computer, and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organizational and industry standards.
-Works with physicians to evaluate the images and determine whether or not additional images are needed.
-AppIies radiation safety techniques and devices to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
-Applying professional knowledge, prepares patients for the procedure, educates and responds to questions or concerns.
-Ensures age-appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education and principles of physical/functional growth and development.


Requirements:

• AHA BLS
• CNMT or ARRT(N)
• KY license
• 2+ years of current Nuclear Med Tech experience