Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech
About The Position
FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal resource pool 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, with opportunities to work locally or travel to locations throughout the country. The position is based at Saint Alphonsus in Nampa, Idaho, with a flexible start date and a 13-week assignment. The stated gross weekly rate is $3,000, and the schedule is 40 hours on day shifts. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist reviews physician orders and exam indications, prepares and positions patients, and performs Nuclear Medicine imaging. Working with Nuclear Medicine leadership and Radiologists, the technologist produces diagnostic images according to department protocols. The role also involves operating diagnostic imaging equipment and applying ALARA techniques. Technologists collaborate with their assigned units and FirstChoice colleagues to provide evidence-based care in a healing culture for patients and families. Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations is required.
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 multiple hospital locations.
- Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.
Responsibilities
- Review physician orders and the reason for each exam.
- 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.
- Use As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) techniques.
- Collaborate with assigned-unit members and FirstChoice colleagues to deliver evidence-based care to patients and families.
- Float throughout the hospital and/or across multiple hospital locations.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling and variety of practice settings.
- Increased pay scales in line with the current market.
- Opportunities to stay local or travel throughout the country.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
