What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position at Cynet Health?
Cynet Health is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team!
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to nuclear medicine, including preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes. This role requires strong technical skills and attention to detail.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate and administer doses as prescribed by a radiologist.
- Use computers to calculate, measure, and record radiation dosages or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed.
- Use a camera to detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, producing photographic or computer images.
- Provide patient assistance and explain test procedures and safety precautions during the tests.
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect diseases using radioisotope equipment under physician direction.
- Produce computer-generated or film images for interpretation by a physician and process cardiac function studies.
- Follow radiation safety procedures to dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals safely.
- Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
- Gather patient information regarding illness and medical history to guide diagnostic procedures for therapy.
- Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of the patient using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
- Train and supervise students or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
- Answer phones and relay information as needed in a courteous and professional manner.
Requirements: To be considered for this role, applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of current experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. A degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and licenses/certifications such as ARRT(N), NMTCB, or equivalent state license for nuclear medicine technology are also required.
