Contract Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days - 5x8 s - $2300 | Week -Saint Louis, MO - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC
St. Louis, MO 63110
About the Job
Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET
Location: St. Louis, MO
Summary:
Virtus Healthcare Staffing is partnering with a leading short-term acute care hospital in St. Louis, MO, to find a skilled and compassionate Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their PET department. This is a full-time, day shift position offering a unique opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma and Teaching Hospital with a focus on PET imaging.
Why Choose This Opportunity?
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art Siemens PET scanners, including the new Quadra camera (one of only four in the country) at our partner's new PET facility.
- Make a Real Difference: Contribute to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans by providing high-quality PET imaging in a variety of clinical settings.
- Collaborative Team: Join a dedicated team of radiologists, physicians, and technologists committed to providing exceptional patient care.
- Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and knowledge through ongoing learning opportunities and exposure to a wide range of PET procedures.
- No Weekends or On-Call: Enjoy a predictable schedule with no weekend or on-call requirements, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities:
- PET Imaging: Perform PET scans on adult patients, adhering to established protocols and safety standards.
- Patient Care: Prepare and position patients for scans, ensuring their comfort and safety. Administer radiopharmaceuticals as needed, following hospital policies and safety guidelines.
- Image Quality: Optimize image quality through proper technique selection and utilization of advanced imaging technology.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with radiologists, physicians, and other team members to ensure accurate diagnoses and timely treatment planning.
- Radiation Safety: Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols to protect patients and staff, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
- Additional Duties: May include performing IV starts and assisting with other nuclear medicine procedures as needed.
Schedule:
- Full-time: 40 hours per week.
- Shift: Day shift with variable start times between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday.
- No Weekends or On-Call.
Qualifications:
- Required:
- Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
- ARRT(N) or NMTCB(CNMT) certification.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- 2+ years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- Experience with Siemens PET scanners and performing PET scans on adult patients.
- Proficiency in starting and maintaining peripheral IVs.
- Preferred:
- Experience in a hospital setting.
- Experience with limited and whole-body PET scans.
- Knowledge of isolation precautions and handling radioactive materials.
- Experience drawing venous blood.
- Previous charge experience.
- Teaching hospital experience.
- Proficiency in EPIC EMR.
Additional Information:
- Daily Caseload: 30 patients per day.
- Scrub Color: Black, Red, or White.
- Charting: EPIC.
- Parking: Monthly parking passes available; contact Public Safety for details.
- No Locals Accepted: Home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility.
- Pending State License Accepted: Yes.
- RTO Restrictions: No more than 7 days.
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week.
To Apply:
If you are a dedicated and skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist seeking a rewarding permanent position in a supportive environment, we invite you to submit your resume to Virtus Healthcare Staffing. We look forward to connecting with you!