Allied Health- Nuclear Medicine Technologist 8Hr Days REQ: 296697

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Rate: Up to $90/hr. combined (taxable hourly + tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change.

Additional Bonuses, Group Health Insurance benefits available day 1, 401k and more

SHIFT 0800-430p Weekends required

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

PRINCIPLE FUNCTION:

Nuclear medicine technologists perform tests for diagnosis and medical research. They prepare

and give small doses of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients, then use high-level

imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body. Physicians interpret the

images to study and diagnose an infection or disorder. Nuclear medicine technologists also give

doses of radiation to patients internally to treat medical conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Nuclear medicine technologists work with doctors, medical physicists, nuclear pharmacists,

computer specialists, nurses, and administrative staff.

Common tasks and duties of the role include:

· Preparing and administering radioactive drugs

· Capturing images that a physician will use to diagnose an infection or disorder

· Limiting radiation exposure to the patient and staff members administering the tests

· Analyzing specimens in the lab

· Setting up appointments

· Explaining procedures to patients

REQUIREMENTS:

? High school graduate or equivalent

? Must possess NMT certificationust possess NMT certification

? Must possess strong patient service skills, be professional and keep patient information

confidential.

? Minimum 2 years of experience

? Maintains a current CPR certification