Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Hermiston, OR
Trexoros Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift:M-F 8:00-4:30 Definition of Position: Provides health care services applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Essential Job Functions: •Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures: •Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. •Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. •Select and operate radiation detection, imaging and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures. •Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. •Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination. •Prepares, calculates, identifies and/or administers radiopharmaceutical and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. •Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded. •Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures. •Practices aseptic techniques as necessary. •Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures. •Initiates basic life support action when necessary. •Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions. •Venipuncture •Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established policy. •Assumes responsibility for assigned area and rep