Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech

Trinity Health • Albany, NY

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About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal resource pool for candidates seeking flexible scheduling, increased pay, and variety in practice settings. Nuclear Medicine Technologists fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system and may work locally or travel to multiple locations. This position is based at St. Peter’s Health in Albany, New York, with a 13-week assignment, 40 hours, and a night shift. The start date is flexible, and the gross weekly rate is $3,560.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist reviews physician orders and exam indications, prepares and positions patients, and performs nuclear medicine imaging. The technologist works with Nuclear Medicine leadership and radiologists to produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols, operates diagnostic imaging equipment while applying ALARA techniques, and collaborates with assigned-unit and FirstChoice colleagues to provide evidence-based, person-centered care to patients and families. The role requires willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or among multiple hospital locations. Concurrent employment at a Trinity Health facility is not permitted.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher.
• At least 18 months of Nuclear Medicine experience.
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Tech by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• State of Indiana Radiologic License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; only American Heart Association certifications are accepted.
• Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or across multiple hospital locations.
• Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.

Responsibilities

• Review physician orders and the reason for each examination.
• Prepare and position patients for nuclear medicine imaging.
• Perform nuclear medicine imaging of patients.
• Work with Nuclear Medicine leadership and radiologists to produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of designated body portions for physician interpretation, applying ALARA techniques.
• Collaborate with assigned-unit members and FirstChoice colleagues to provide evidence-based care to patients and families.
• Float throughout the hospital and/or across multiple hospital locations as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Increased pay scales in line with the current market.
• Variety in practice settings.
• Opportunities to stay local or travel throughout the country.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree