Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono

CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech NMTCB

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

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

Saturdays start time is 6:00am-2:30pm

After-hours on-call duties are also included

Guaranteed 40 hours per week

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