Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $3,246 per week

Bestica is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Oswego, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/22/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

 We are looking for a skilled nuclear medicine technologist to be responsible for the preparation and administration of radioactive drugs. Nuclear medicine technologist's responsibilities include operating imaging equipment and ensuring the safety of all medical staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.

To be a successful nuclear medicine technologist, you should have excellent technical and computer skills, as well as attention to detail. You should also have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities:

• Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
• Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.
• Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.
• Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.
• Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.
• Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.
• Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.
• Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.
• Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.

◦ At least 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience.

    ◦ Note on potential discrepancy: Another source states "At least two years recent experience in field".

• For additional and specialty-specific requirements, interested applicants are advised to contact the 

 Education:

•  Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology programA state license and certification to practice nuclear medicine.
• The ability to competently operate imaging equipment.
• Good manual dexterity and mechanical abilities.
• Good communication skills and empathy when dealing with patients and their families.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• The physical stamina necessary to stand for long periods of time and lift patients who need help moving.

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# 31343Licensure/Certification:Current New York State (NYS) License/registration. ◦ ARRT or CNMT certification in Nuclear Medicine. ◦ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. ◦ Note on potential discrepancy: One source mentions a "current nursing license per the state of assignment", while another specifies "NYS License/registration, ARRT or CNMT certification in Nuclear Medicine". The latter seems more specific to the Nuclear Med Tech

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