Cynet Health is Hiring a Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech in Yuma, AZ Near Yuma, AZ
Shift: Monday – Friday 7:30 – 4pm with call on 1st paycheck (1 year commitment); 5,000 on 1st paycheck (2 year commitment) DescriptionThe Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs examinations, on pre-mature neo-natal, neo-natal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients; administers radioactive material to patients for diagnostic exams and therapies; utilizes effective radiation safety practices; maintains record keeping in accordance with governing agencies; works closely with other staff to maximize efficiency and productivity. ResponsibilitiesAdministers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of provider; explains the procedures to the patient, answers the patient’s questions, and obtains the patient’s consent; injects (doses) patients with radioactive material. Places radiopharmaceutical orders after reviewing provider’s orders; obtains and documents pertinent to patient history; calculates, measures and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received. Determines the correct procedure for the study ordered; maintains the required records for dosing, decaying and disposing of radioactive material. Performs required quality control on all cameras and dose measuring equipment. Other duties as assigned. CertificationBLS CNMT Nuclear Medicine Technology NMT QualificationsAmerican Heart Association Arizona Department of Health Services American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ExperienceREQUIRED: 2 years related experience