Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - $2,768 per week in Hermiston, OR

Cynet Health

Hermiston, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,768–$2,768
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Asepsis, Auditory, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Laboratory, Communication Skills, Documentation, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Hospital, Infectious Diseases, Informed Consent, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Equipment, Medical Ethics, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Multitasking, Nuclear Medicine, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Hermiston, OR
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Profession: NucMed Tech Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred License: OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist Certifications: BLS certification required Description: Provides health care services applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques producing images for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures. Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Prepares patient for procedures and provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. Selects and operates radiation detection, imaging, and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures. Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination. Prepares, calculates, identifies, and/or administers radiopharmaceutical and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures. Practices aseptic techniques as necessary. Assumes responsibility for providing physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions. Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established policy. Assumes responsibility for the assigned area and reports equipment malfunction. Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions. Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals. Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area. May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area. Understands and applies patient relations skills. Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification. Accomplishes other duties as assigned. Supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for applicable programs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes. Tactile perception is important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. Involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. May involve occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May require sitting for long periods of time. Working Conditions: Performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment. May be subject to variable indoor temperatures. Involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. All staff are expected to follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. The healthcare environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances. Involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.

About the Company

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Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://cynethealth.com/