Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Job in Savannah, TN

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuclear Medicine Tech) Travel Job

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuclear Medicine Tech) Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians and perform quality radiographic procedures at a level of competence not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist ensures that any pre-procedural preparation has been completed, including but not limited to, fasting, hydration, the taking of thyroid blocking compounds, voiding, bowel cleansing, and suspension of interfering medications.
• Maintain radiation protection standards for patients, employees, and self during exposures.
• Nuclear Medicine Tech establishes appropriate technical factors, positions patients properly, collimates to area of interest, utilizes proper film size, and labels radiographs correctly.
• Maintain appropriate records of administered radioactivity, quality control procedures, patient reports, and other required records.
• Nuclear Medicine Tech documents incidents, reactions, and unusual occurrences at time of incident.
• Stocks X-ray rooms with required supply items as listed in rooms and monitored by supervisor.
• The Nuclear Medicine Technologist actively works to improve processes in the Radiology Department.
• Perform quality control procedures in accordance with standards set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Nuclear Medicine Tech has full knowledge of use of dos calibrator to ensure correct dosage to patients.
• Accurately monitors the work area for radioactive contamination and documents daily.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist regularly reviews the requisitions received during the shift to create the most efficient schedule.
• Establish and maintain proper communication with patients and clearly explain the procedure and any risks.

BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED!

• Refer a nurse for this position and earn up to $1500 referral bonus when he/she completes a minimum of 8-week assignment. Refer a nurse for a PRN position, and earn $250 once he/she completes three shifts.
• Flexible scheduling
• Premium pay
• Same Day or Weekly Pay
• Ability to work in premier facilities
• Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7
• Access to Social Worker 24-7
• Group Health insurance benefits:
  • Medical Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • AD&D Insurance

Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE

• Private housing and housing allowance
• Personal Career Coach
• Extremely competitive personalized pay package

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