Job Title
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Days
Location
Cape Girardeau, MO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days, 5x8 | 36 Hours Weekly Guaranteed | 20-Week Assignment
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for exams in accordance with department procedure manuals and applicable regulations.
- Perform quality control on all nuclear cameras prior to imaging patients and conduct radiation detection surveys and wipes; decontaminate as appropriate.
- Position patients, select appropriate imaging techniques, and produce diagnostic images while recognizing and correcting technical abnormalities.
- Document all information accurately in the electronic Nuclear Medicine Information System and ensure all images are sent to PACS.
- Adhere to radiation safety protocols following ALARA principles and comply with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and biohazard safety standards.
- Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and staff to coordinate scheduling, patient care, and department operations; participate in on-call and weekend rotations as required.
Required Qualifications
- Active certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Nuclear Medicine (ARRT RT-N) required.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) only required.
- Bachelor's degree and graduation from a formal Nuclear Medicine training program required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in a hospital-based setting.
- Proficiency with Epic EMR.
- Flu vaccination required for assignment periods from November 1 through April 1; client-approved declinations/exemptions only.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience performing radiopharmaceutical quality control and computer processing of nuclear medicine data.
- Familiarity with PACS systems and electronic Nuclear Medicine Information Systems.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to handle complex clinical situations and function effectively as a team player.
Why Join Us
- Join a well-established acute care facility recognized for cardiac and stroke center certifications, offering a dynamic and clinically rich nuclear medicine environment.
- Cape Girardeau offers a vibrant community with a variety of outdoor, cultural, and recreational attractions to enjoy during your assignment.