Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Day - 5x8's - $2452 | Week - Saint Louis, MO - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET)

Location: Saint Louis, MO

About Virtus Healthcare Staffing

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions, committed to connecting talented professionals with exceptional healthcare organizations. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our partner hospital in Saint Louis, MO. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise to a high-volume, teaching hospital with a cutting-edge PET department.

About the Hospital

Our partner is a renowned teaching hospital in Saint Louis, MO, recognized for its commitment to providing advanced medical care and innovative treatments. The hospital offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where Nuclear Medicine Technologists can thrive and contribute to critical diagnostic procedures.

Job Summary

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will play a vital role in conducting nuclear medicine procedures to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. You will operate specialized equipment, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and acquire and analyze images to provide critical diagnostic information to physicians.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Nuclear Medicine Procedures:
  • Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
  • Operate gamma cameras and PET/CT scanners to acquire images.
  • Analyze images to identify abnormalities and provide preliminary findings to radiologists or nuclear medicine physicians.
  • Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, addressing any concerns or anxieties.
• Patient Care and Education:
  • Explain procedures to patients, answering their questions and addressing their concerns.
  • Provide pre- and post-procedure instructions to patients.
  • Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Radiation Safety:
  • Adhere to radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
  • Properly handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
  • Operate and maintain a variety of nuclear medicine equipment, including gamma cameras, PET/CT scanners, and dose calibrators.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and report any malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate effectively with radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Communicate findings clearly and concisely to referring physicians.
  • Maintain accurate records of patient procedures and findings.

Qualifications:

• Education and Certification:
  • Completion of an accredited nuclear medicine technology program.
  • ARRT(N) certification required.
  • NMTCB CNMT certification required.
  • BLS certification required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience.
  • Experience with Siemens equipment and PET scans required.
  • Experience with limited and whole-body PET scans required.
  • Proficiency in starting and maintaining peripheral IVs required.
  • Experience with storing, handling, and disposal of radioactive materials required.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of nuclear medicine principles and procedures.
  • Proficient in operating nuclear medicine equipment and analyzing images.
  • Excellent patient care and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Ability to follow radiation safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Must be able to start IVs (hard stop).

Shift Details:

• 5x8 Day Variable shifts. Start times vary based on unit needs (between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM), Monday-Friday.
• No weekend or on-call requirements.

Special Requirements:

• This position is specifically for the PET department.
• May transfer to a new PET facility on campus with a new Quadra camera (one of only four in the country).
• Preferred skills: Drawing venous blood, previous charge experience, teaching hospital experience, EPIC charting.

Hospital Highlights:

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Teaching Hospital
• 1259 staffed beds
• Black, red, or white scrubs
• EPIC charting system

Parking:

• Monthly parking passes available. Contact Public Safety for details: 314-362-0750
• Parking options and costs vary.
• Free parking for straight night shifts in employee parking.

COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Not Required

Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• First-time travelers are welcome.
• Opportunity to work in a leading teaching hospital with a state-of-the-art PET department.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.