Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech in Arlington, VA - Cynet Health
Arlington, VA 22205
About the Job
**Job Title:** Nuclear Medicine Technologist
**Job Specialty:** Radiology / Cardiology
**Job Duration:** 13 weeks
**Shift:** Day 5x8-Hour (07:30 - 16:00)
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Tech experience
Independent work is required
Seasoned travelers preferred, though experienced first-time travelers will be considered
**License:** Must have a VA license or proof of application and proof of incumbent active license from another state
**Certifications:** BLS, NMTCB (ARRT preferred)
**Must-Have:**
- General skills such as IV starts, phlebotomy, EKGs, and PACS
- Nuclear Medicine Procedure experience, including cardiac, bone scan, brain scan, lung scan, renal flow, thyroid studies, SPECT, myocardial
- Proof of VA license application if not already licensed
**Job Description:**
- Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment
- Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists
- Subject patients to radiation
- Conduct general nuclear medicine studies, including bones, renals, gastric emptying, GI bleeds, HIDAs, thyroid uptake/scan, parathyroids, and VQ perfusions
- Include cardiac and PET/CT procedures in daily tasks
- Manage daily caseload of 15-18
- Cover one night per week on-call and one weekend per month
Call hours are 17:30-06:30 Monday-Friday and 24 hours Saturday-Sunday
- Work with patients of all ages, from adolescents to geriatrics
- Wear pewter grey scrubs as required
**Additional Requirements:**
- Compliance with Flu vaccine requirements during flu season
Medical or religious exemptions for the Flu vaccine require agency verification according to CMS guidelines
- COVID-19 vaccine required; medical or religious exemptions only
- Smoke/nicotine-free facility
- Potential floating requirements within rotation policies and standards
**Training:**
- Must attend EPIC Radiology CT online class, participation depends on prior experience with EPIC systems
**Notes:**
- The position requires flexibility regarding time off, work may include some holidays
- Travel allowance for on-call duties not specified.
**Job Specialty:** Radiology / Cardiology
**Job Duration:** 13 weeks
**Shift:** Day 5x8-Hour (07:30 - 16:00)
**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified
**Experience:** Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Tech experience
Independent work is required
Seasoned travelers preferred, though experienced first-time travelers will be considered
**License:** Must have a VA license or proof of application and proof of incumbent active license from another state
**Certifications:** BLS, NMTCB (ARRT preferred)
**Must-Have:**
- General skills such as IV starts, phlebotomy, EKGs, and PACS
- Nuclear Medicine Procedure experience, including cardiac, bone scan, brain scan, lung scan, renal flow, thyroid studies, SPECT, myocardial
- Proof of VA license application if not already licensed
**Job Description:**
- Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment
- Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists
- Subject patients to radiation
- Conduct general nuclear medicine studies, including bones, renals, gastric emptying, GI bleeds, HIDAs, thyroid uptake/scan, parathyroids, and VQ perfusions
- Include cardiac and PET/CT procedures in daily tasks
- Manage daily caseload of 15-18
- Cover one night per week on-call and one weekend per month
Call hours are 17:30-06:30 Monday-Friday and 24 hours Saturday-Sunday
- Work with patients of all ages, from adolescents to geriatrics
- Wear pewter grey scrubs as required
**Additional Requirements:**
- Compliance with Flu vaccine requirements during flu season
Medical or religious exemptions for the Flu vaccine require agency verification according to CMS guidelines
- COVID-19 vaccine required; medical or religious exemptions only
- Smoke/nicotine-free facility
- Potential floating requirements within rotation policies and standards
**Training:**
- Must attend EPIC Radiology CT online class, participation depends on prior experience with EPIC systems
**Notes:**
- The position requires flexibility regarding time off, work may include some holidays
- Travel allowance for on-call duties not specified.
Source : Cynet Health