Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Days) - 6 Week Contract

At Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care! We look forward to you becoming the next Nuclear Medicine Technologist (6 week Contract)at our 180 bed full service acute care facility. We offer a family friendly work environment, perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced technologist looking to make a change!

Crestwood Medical Center is located in Huntsville, AL which offers a variety of attractions, such as education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. You can relax and take a hike outdoors or visit one of the numerous spas. If shopping is more your speed, there just isnt a better destination in North Alabama. When the sun sets, Huntsvilles nightlife has the charm of a big city without any of the hassle.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program (required)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Certification (required)
• Minimum 1 experience working as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification (required)

Responsibilities:

• The scope of practice of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist includes, but is not limited to the following areas and responsibilities:

  • Patient Care: Requires the exercise of judgment to assess and respond to the patients needs prior to, during and after procedures in the Nuclear Medicine Department.
  • Quality Control: Requires the evaluation and maintenance of a quality control program for all instrumentation to ensure its proper performance and stability.
  • Diagnostic Procedures: Requires the utilization of appropriate techniques to ensure quality diagnostic images and/or laboratory results.
  • Radiopharmaceuticals: Involves the procurement, preparation, quality control, dose calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage and safe handling of radioactive materials.
  • Radionuclide Therapy: Assists an authorized user in the application and management of radiotherapeutic procedures.

  Radiation Safety: Educates the public while practicing techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to the patient, general public and health care personnel consistent with the concept of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

What We Offer:

• Student Loan Repayment Plans
• Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month
• 6% 401k Employer Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company provided renewal of BLS

Crestwood Medical Center is a Tier 1 Facility from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We have been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by American College of Cardiology, a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association, a Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery, Maternity Care and Spine Surgery, the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines for Heart Failure (Gold Plus) and AFib (Gold), a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association, and other accreditations and recognition for Imaging, Endoscopy, Breast Care, and Elderly Care.

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