Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $3,689 per week in Glendale, CA

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Profession: Nuclear Medicine Tech Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Tech Duration: 12 months Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: 1 Year License: State Nuclear Medicine License Required Certifications: Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Must-Have: Venipuncture certification Required Description: Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control. Education and Work Experience: Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required. Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent is preferred. Essential Functions: Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using various radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures. Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas. Elevates questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: The organization is committed to the safety and well-being of associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.