Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $2,420 per week in Philadelphia, PA

Possess at least one year of Nuclear Medicine experience in the last 2 years Certifications: AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Licensure: Current certification from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT(N)) Qualifications/Requirements: Degree/Education: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, at a minimum holding an Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology General Knowledge: Possess the ability to pass a government background check/security clearance.

Shift Detail: 08:00am - 04:30pm 30 min uncompensated lunch break No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call Description: Performs routine to moderately complex Nuclear Medicine examination procedures. These exams are achieved utilizing SPECT, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT. Knowledge of regulations pertaining to nuclear medicine technology practices is required. Familiarity with medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and physics and their relation to various bodily systems is essential. Understanding of radioactive package types, package surveys, and radioactive materials record management is necessary. Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment is expected. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are required for discussing radiation safety precautions. The ability to troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems is important. Analyzing computer-generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiating corrective measures is part of the role. Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them is essential, along with recommending actions to the radiation safety officer. Responsible for the quality and quantity of radiographic exams performed to ensure high levels of acceptability of radiographic images while minimizing patient dosage. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to self, staff, and patients. Responsible for explaining exams to patients to ensure their understanding of procedures and potential hazards. May need to monitor vital signs and recognize allergic reactions, initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Responsible for cleanliness and maintaining adequate supplies in assigned areas. Must report equipment malfunctions timely. Professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork with colleagues are expected. Address customer needs while supporting missions effectively. Consistently communicate with customers in a courteous and respectful manner. Provide consistent information to customers according to established policies and procedures. Handle conflicts and problems constructively and appropriately. Qualifications/Requirements: Degree/Education: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, at a minimum holding an Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology General Knowledge: Possess the ability to pass a government background check/security clearance. Possess at least one year of Nuclear Medicine experience in the last 2 years Certifications: AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Licensure: Current certification from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT(N))