Travel nuclear medicine technologist - $2,676 per week | Cape Girardeau, MO

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  • Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

- Nuclear Medicine Tech Upon Hire required Full Time Description Cape Girardeau, MO Nuclear Medicine Variable Job Summary Performs imaging procedures. backsses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, acting as a patient advocate at all times. Applies principles of radiation protection when appropriate.

Evaluates exams and procedures for technical quality. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures Essential Functions Performs in vivo and in vitro diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures Prepares and administers radiomedicals for administration by injection and inhalation methods Operates radiation detection and

other equipment/devices as appropriate. Positions patient Immobilizes patients as necessary Calculates exposure factors Practices radiation protection Evaluates radiographs for technical quality Performs post-processing of images Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures Practices aseptic technique as necessary Assists physician with contrast media Initiates life support measures for patients, if necessary Assumes responsibility to assure exams and procedures Maintains IV skills Contributes to patient records Assumes responsibility for assigned area Provides input for equipment and supply purchase decisions Instructs specific units of didactic

and/or clinical education, in the radiography program, if applicable In the absence of a supervisor, assumes acting supervisory responsibilities if requested Assumes responsibility for portions of the quality assurance program Pursues ongoing continuing education May control inventory and purchase of supplies for assigned area Duties require interaction with patients of various age groups, social and economic backgrounds Any other duties as needed to drive to the Vision, fulfill the Mission, and abide by the Values of the organization Qualifications H.

S. Diploma required Graduate Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) Imaging Technology program, or equivalent required American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists - AART Upon Hire required NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Upon Hire required CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech Upon Hire required BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required Registered in your modality specialty within 1 Year required Southeast HEALTH Job ID #.

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Southeast HEALTH At Southeast HEALTH, the region’s premier healthcare system in Southeast Missouri, our patients receive excellent care of the highest clinical quality, close to home.

Within our network are more than 50 care locations, including 3 hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics representing over 52 clinical specialties and extending care for patients in a four-state area. Southeast Hospital located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a general, full-service, acute care hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient multispecialty care. Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County located in Dexter, Missouri, was established in 1969 and has been under Southeast HEALTH's management since 2013. Southeast Behavioral Hospital, developed in partnership with United Health Services, offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri.

This 102-bed facility offers a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_cape-girardeau-c437641/job_i1974492908

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