Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Auburn, NY
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

⚡ HIGH-PAYING CT / PET-CT TECHNOLOGIST CONTRACT: 36 HOURS (3X12) – AUBURN, NY

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Computed Tomography (CT) / PET-CT Technologist in Auburn, NY 13021. Operating within an active diagnostic imaging and molecular medicine department at an established acute care community hospital, this top-compensating allied health assignment offers a dependable 36-hour schedule (three 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly; schedule configurations accommodate 08:00 – 20:30 day coverage or 18:30 – 07:00 night coverage per operational needs). EXCELLENT 36-HOUR PAY PACKAGE ($3,031/WEEK GROSS)! $1,267/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $49.00/HR REGULAR & $73.50/HR OT RATES! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS WELCOMED! Delivering high-resolution cross-sectional diagnostic examinations across acute inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings, the technologist executes routine, urgent, and contrast-enhanced imaging protocols. Clinical scope encompasses diagnostic CT of the head/neck, chest, abdomen/pelvis, and spine/musculoskeletal systems, as well as integrated hybrid PET/CT oncologic imaging. Clinical proficiencies include peripheral IV cannulation, automated power-injector operation for contrast media administration (facility will assist in finalizing NYS contrast injection certification on arrival if needed), patient positioning, radiation protection adhering to ALARA principles, and rapid PACS archiving across GE, Siemens, Philips, or Toshiba scanner systems. If you are a licensed technologist with recent, hands-on CT and PET-CT experience looking to earn $3,031/week in Central New York's Finger Lakes region, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $3,031.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $49.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $73.50/hr
• (Both local and travel candidates accepted; local rate is adjusted by $10.00/hr less on the bill rate).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: 3x12-Hours (36 hours guaranteed weekly; shifts accommodate 08:00 – 20:30 or 18:30 – 07:00 based on operational scheduling).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks.
• Block Scheduling: Block schedules are not offered.
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Department Setting & Scope: Acute care hospital Diagnostic Imaging & Nuclear Medicine / PET-CT department serving emergency, inpatient, and outpatient populations.
• Imaging Equipment: Multi-detector scanner platforms including GE, Siemens, Philips, and Toshiba integrated with PACS.
• Clinical Scope & Procedural Expertise:
  • Performance of diagnostic CT scans across all age groups: head/neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, cervical/thoracic/lumbar spine, and musculoskeletal trauma.
  • PET/CT and molecular imaging workflows (radiopharmaceutical handling, uptake timing, and hybrid anatomical fusion imaging; ACR accreditation experience preferred).
  • Contrast administration: peripheral IV placement, contrast media preparation, power injector timing, and monitoring for adverse contrast reactions.
  • Adherence to ALARA principles, appropriate beam collimation, and patient radiation shielding protocols.
  • Quality control, image reformats, 3D post-processing, and timely PACS image archiving.
• EMR System: Paragon (facility provides comprehensive EMR orientation) / Allscripts.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement:
  • Minimum 1+ full years of dedicated, recent, hands-on clinical experience in Computed Tomography (CT).
  • Hands-on clinical experience with PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine imaging workflows.
  • First-time travel technologists accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active New York State Radiologic Technologist / Nuclear Medicine License strictly verified and in hand at submittal (facility assists with finalizing NYS Injection Certification upon arrival if not already endorsed).
• Credentials & Registry:
  • ARRT certification: ARRT (R) or ARRT (CT) or ARRT (N) OR
  • NMTCB certification — Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
  • (ARRT CT post-primary certification is preferred, not mandatory).
• Certifications Required at Submittal:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR — American Heart Association (AHA) only.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Complete candidate profiles matching all clinical prerequisites receive expedited review and direct submittal consideration into the health system portal. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized imaging recruitment team!

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