Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,606 per week at Aureus Medical Group - Imaging

Aureus Medical Group - Imaging is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Estimated payment breakdown
~$2406.00-$2606.00/wk*
~$1160.00-$1360.00 in weekly taxable income
~$29.00/hr-$34.00/hr*
Estimate assumes an 8 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.
~$1246.00 in non-taxable stipend*
Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal/annual adjustments

Job Description: -To perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures for patients of all ages in order to confirm or deny required treatment. -To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist. Essential Functions: -Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages. -Exhibits competency in performing diagnostic imaging and radionuclide therapy. -Completes scheduling, ordering radiopharmaceutical and patient preparation guidelines. -Performs and documents administrations of all Radiopharmaceuticals. -Maintains quality care throughout the procedure practicing radiation protection maintaining personal exposure ALARA. -Performs required equipment quality control. -Documents quality control records and images camera floods. -Follows all conditions of MMCI radioactive material license and IDNS regulations. -Completes all radiation safety documentation. -Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. -Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies. -Maintains working knowledge of equipment and procedures in order to function in multiple areas of the department. -Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation and performs reasonable troubleshooting. -Checks and observes equipment for general safety and appropriate operation. -Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room. -Knowledgeable of Hot Lab and procedures. -Receives radioactive packages; prepares doses for disposition; maintains radioactive waste for storage. -Knowledgeable of thyroid ablations and therapies. -Fulfills all documentation for IDNS requirements. -Performs Schilling's and Red Cell mass procedures. -Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues. -Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment. -Performs support functions of the Nuclear Medicine/PET Department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met. -Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students and uses time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care for our patients. -Promptly processes films and paper work to ensure timely turn around in providing a report. -Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care by transporting to and from the department as required and working with multiple patients at one time utilizing appropriate resources to ensure safety. -Promptly and accurately enters patient information into RIS system and all other medical records to ensure efficient patient throughput. -Maintains the QA, QC and QI programs. -Shares knowledge, guides, and encourages fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures. -Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment.



Position: Technologist


Specialty/Modality: Nuclear Medicine


Licenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Nuclear Medicine Tech-Illinois


Physical Abilities: From 50-100lbs





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Aureus Medical Group - Imaging Job ID #867-24-2856147. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NUC MED TECH / NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

About Aureus Medical Group - Imaging

Benefits

• Retention bonus
• Benefits start day 1
• 401k retirement plan