Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Scottsdale, AZ
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift Details

• Shift: SCT – 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday
• Start Times: Between 6:00 AM and 7:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Position Description

Prepares and administers radioactive isotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Operates nuclear imaging equipment to produce quality diagnostic images of any part of the body for review and interpretation by a radiologist/cardiologist. Maintains mandatory records established by the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency (ARRA).

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient data and appropriately interpret information relative to age-specific needs.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of nuclear equipment and procedures
• Radiation safety
• Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Additional Skills

• Organizational skills and computer experience
• NCT and PET experience
• Radiopharmaceutical handling and administration
• Nuclear imaging equipment operation
• Patient assessment
• ECG monitoring and identification of abnormal ECG readings
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan
• Interpretation of information relative to age-specific patient needs
• Interpersonal skills and customer service
• Ability to improvise standard procedures
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to direct workflow and patient flow efficiently

Education and Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• One year of nuclear radiology experience, including clinical experience, preferred
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification required prior to start date
• Arizona CNMT required prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must remain valid for at least 90 days from the start date
• Must maintain BLS competency
• NCT and/or PET experience preferred