Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal resource pool and travel staffing solution for Nuclear Medicine Technologists seeking flexible scheduling, increased pay scales, and variety in practice settings. 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 Saint Alphonsus in Nampa, Idaho, with a flexible start date and a 13-week assignment. The listed schedule is 40 hours on day shifts, with a gross weekly rate of $3,000. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist reviews physician orders and the reason for examinations, 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 unit colleagues and FirstChoice team members to provide evidence-based care to patients and families. Trinity Health states its commitment to honoring each person’s dignity and valuing colleagues’ perspectives, experiences, and talents. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer; qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics or statuses.

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 the examination.
Prepare and position patients for Nuclear Medicine imaging.
Perform Nuclear Medicine imaging of patients.
Work with Nuclear Medicine leadership and the Radiologist to produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain images of designated body portions for physician interpretation, using ALARA techniques.
Collaborate with assigned-unit colleagues and FirstChoice colleagues to provide evidence-based care to patients and families.
Fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system.