Travel Contract

JOB TITLE:Travel Contract Nuclear Med Tech

NUMBER OF OPENINGS:1

SHIFT:Night shifts 36 hours (weekends rotating)

DURATION:13 weeks

START DATE:05/14/2024

STIPEND:$1,316

HOURLY PAY:$72.72

OT:1.5

WEEKLY PAY:$2,727

JOB DESCRIPTION

886 bed Level One trauma center

Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Ensures proper imaging techniques related to patients age and ability to understand procedure (sight, hearing needs, ability to cooperate) to ensure image quality is successfully obtained.
Reviews patient information and interpretation of data to confirm an appropriate plan and intervention specific for age related needs and provision of care.
Performs nuclear medicine imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies in the Clinical Nuclear Medicine rooms.

QUALIFICATIONS

BLS and ACLS
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
The ability to stand for extended periods.
Strong technical skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Passionate about patient care
Requires a minimum of two years of current Nuclear Med Tech experience.
Graduate from a fully accredited Nuclear Med Tech program
Active unencumbered New York Nuclear Med Tech state license
Two years of Epic experience

REQUIREMENTS

COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.