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Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - COVID19 - $2,960 per week

Company: Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
Location: East Stroudsburg
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

  • Certification Details
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support
  • CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech NMTCB
    • Job Details
    • Prepares and administers radioactive medication to patients for therapeutic or imaging purpose
    • Performs nuclear cardiology imaging for the cardiac patient population operating the nuclear camera
    • Provides technical support to medical professionals and Physicians for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the cardiac patient population
    • Works in a hospital facility that offers full hospital services
    • Provides direct patient care to high acuity patients including emergency, inpatient and outpatient classes supporting up to and including trauma and ICU
    • Performs high quality nuclear cardiology procedure for cardiac outpatients including explanation of test and safety precautions, observes patient, and reports/follows-up on any abnormal activity
    • Operates cameras and other sophisticated imaging equipment to monitor how the administered drugs affect tissues and organs
    • Prepares and administers the proper dosage of radiopharmaceuticals and isotopes to patients by either injection or inhalation
    • Employs safety methods such as the use of syringe shields, gloves, and radiation-monitoring devices to protect patients and medical staff
    • Oversees the ordering, storage, handling, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals
    • Assists in quality assurance relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment, policies, and procedures
    • Performs required documentation and record keeping
    • Rotates on-call for holidays
      • Job Requirements
      • Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine required
      • At least 1 year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting required
      • Preferred 3 years of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting
      • Ability to work effectively under pressure and keep confidential data secure
      • Ability to self-assess performance and take corrective action as needed
      • Demonstrates patient support activities such as patient flow and examination room preparation
      • Knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment and the ability to use it appropriately and safely
        • Schedule Information
        • The schedule is 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays
        • Saturdays start time is 6:00am-2:30pm
        • After-hours on-call duties are also included
        • Guaranteed 40 hours per week
          • Additional Details
          • This position is patient-facing
          • This is not a remote position
          • The position is clinical in nature
          • EMR used in the facility is Epic
          • Dress Code: Not Applicable
          • Float Cost Center: Removed

Keywords: Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono, Scranton , Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - COVID19 - $2,960 per week, Healthcare , East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

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