Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Mission Viejo, California |
About this job
Job Description
MedCadre is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Mission Viejo, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Position: Nuclear Med Tech
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8 or 4x10 (both available)
Shift Options: Days
Expected weekly hours: 40 hours a week
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET imaging procedures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and producing high-quality diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT imaging procedures according to physician orders and departmental protocols.
- Prepare, calculate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents as required.
- Position patients appropriately and explain procedures to ensure comfort and cooperation.
- Operate Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT imaging equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
- Monitor patients during procedures and respond appropriately to adverse reactions or emergencies.
- Review patient histories, laboratory results, and screening information prior to imaging.
- Perform quality control checks on imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and infection control policies.
Requirements:
- 2 year of Nuclear Medicine experience is required
- ARRT (N) or NMTCB
- California State License is required
- American Heart Association BLS
At MedCadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.
Guided by our core values; Results, Approachability, Care, and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join MedCadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization
Learn more about us https://www.medcadre.com/
- 401k retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retention bonus
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Sick pay
- Weekly pay
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