Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $2,134 to $2,339 per week in Bryan, TX

AMN Healthcare Allied

BRYAN, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,134.35–$2,338.70

SKILLS

8D, Asepsis, Biomedicine, Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Computer Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, Geriatrics, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Human Health, Infection Control, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Inventory Management, Leadership, Life Insurance, Medical Conditions, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Treatment, Medications, Microsoft Office, Modality Worklist, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing, Order Supplies, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Pediatrics, Physician Credential, Physics, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Procedure Development, Quality Control, Radiation Safety, Radiology, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, Safety Training, Service Delivery, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Veterinary Hospital

LOCATION

BRYAN, TX

POSTED

11 days ago

Job Description & Requirements
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - (Nuclear Med Tech)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2134.35 - $2338.70

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech), under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures, PET, and theranostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOBQuality Assurance: Performs high quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures (planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT), according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Systematically evaluates the quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards and procedures. Maintains equipment by performing quality control (Q.C.) as required by imaging manufacturers, radiation materials license (RAM), or American College of Radiology (ACR). Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.Caring Practices: Communicates with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family, in accordance with HIPAA, regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.Patient Safety: Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease. Protects patients and team members by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, protocols, and techniques. Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position. Uses proper aseptic or sterile techniques as needed when setting up and performing invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.Radiation Safety: Safeguards patients, team members, and themselves by adhering to all radiation safety requirements, policies, protocols and techniques. Verifies that correct radioactive drug has been selected for the exam or treatment. Screens patients appropriately for pregnancy status prior to the start of the exam or treatment. Safely administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications per protocol. Educates patients with radiation safety techniques pre and post exam or treatment. Safely follows radiation disposal guidelines. Collaboration: Reports issues to leadership or appropriate department. Assists the department in maintaining supplies inventory, ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C. Works collaboratively with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and Radiologists. Ensures an accurate transfer of patient images to the BSWH picture archiving and communication system (PACS) for clinical review and dictation by our physician partners.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSAbility to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and effectively communicate changes to nursing partners, physicians, and emergency response teams as needed; with ability to administer first aid and use the emergency cart.Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficiently in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.Ensures customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.Able to serve as trainer by providing a quality education to new team members and students from BSW approved programs.Adhering to policies, procedures and workflows. These system workflows include PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and Biomedical services.General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email. Able to take call, if requiredThe information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Baylor Scott & White Health.

Required Qualifications
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Licenses: NMT-TX(Copy needed)
Certifications: N-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(Copy needed); BLS-AHA(Copy needed)
OR
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Licenses: NMT-TX(Copy needed)
Certifications: N-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(Copy needed); BLS-AHA(Copy needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Length of Weeks (Possible Extension)
Work Location: College Station, TX
Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shifts: AM
Interview Type:1 Round - phone Interview
Speciality :Nuclear Med
Certification/Degree Requirements: ARRT (N) or NMTCB and TMB, BLS
Top min experience, Cardiac Heavy, Can partner with Stress lab, Team work
Additional Notes: (Any specific modalities?)
Scrub Color Hunter Green (Must Purchase)

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

Competitive pay rates
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
Competitive Housing Deal
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About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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AMN Healthcare Allied

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