Nuclear Medicine Tech
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Specialty: Nuclear Medicine | Radiology Technologist
City: New Haven
State: Connecticut
Metro Area: New Haven-Milford CT
Job ID: P-291253
Shift: Days - 40 Weekly Hrs.
Length: 13 Weeks
Est. Gross Weekly Pay*: $2820
Start Date: ASAP
Facility Setting: Hospital
Assignment Location
American Traveler Allied has an opening for a contract Nuclear Medicine Tech in Connecticut. This assignment puts you in the New Haven-Milford CT area. Enjoy the increased pay and new experiences that come with traveling to locations like New Haven, along with our full benefits package and top-rated customer service.
Facility Details
This is a Magnet hospital and a Level I trauma center for adult and pediatric patients. It operates a pediatric critical care transport team including registered nurses, respiratory therapists and physicians. It is one of the largest hospitals in the U.S. and is the primary teaching hospital for several highly-regarded schools of medicine and nursing. Ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation by U.S. News, it provides healthcare services in many specialties, including endocrinology, neurology, urology, ENT, pulmonology and is nationally ranked in many of its medical specialties.
Location Info: Connecticut is a small state easily traveled by car. Large cities are nearby, along with quaint seaside towns.
Nuclear Med Tech Job Responsibilities
Among other functions, a Nuclear Medicine Tech may perform organ imaging tests, such as skeletal, cardiac blood pool, and major vascular blood pool. They will inject radiopharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a radiologist and subsequently monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions. They will check scanners to ensure that they are working properly and keep thorough procedural records.
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology. Alternatively, a 12-month certificate program can meet the educational requirement, provided the candidate has an undergraduate degree in a related field. Additional certification may be required depending on the state. Nuclear Medicine Techs should have good interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
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- fast start $$ - above average pay in this specialty
Date Posted: 2024-10-02
