Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech - $3,115 to $3,915 per week in Philadelphia, PA at TLC Nursing Associates Inc

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Description

A Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares and administers radioactive drugs to patients for imaging or treatment purposes, working in a variety of healthcare settings. This role involves traveling to different locations to assist in diagnosing and treating diseases using nuclear medicine techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Radioactive Materials: Safely prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients, following strict safety protocols.

• Perform Imaging Procedures: Operate specialized equipment such as gamma cameras to capture detailed images of the body’s organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes.

• Patient Care: Explain procedures to patients, ensuring comfort and addressing any concerns. Monitor patients during the procedure for safety and comfort.

• Data Analysis: Process images and data for interpretation by physicians, ensuring accuracy in capturing diagnostic information.

• Safety Compliance: Follow radiation safety guidelines to protect patients, colleagues, and self from unnecessary exposure, maintaining proper documentation of radioactive materials.

• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate nuclear medicine equipment, ensuring that it is in good working order for accurate imaging results.

• Record Keeping: Document patient procedures, dosage information, and results, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and confidentiality.

• Travel Flexibility: Adapt to different healthcare environments, such as hospitals, diagnostic centers, and outpatient facilities, while delivering consistent high-quality care.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologists must be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and flexible to work in various clinical settings while traveling between assignments.