Company Description

At Compass Government Solutions (CGS), our employees are our most valuable piece of the puzzle. Benefits of Working CGS:  
 
*Competitive Salary  
*Accrued paid time off  
*Paid Federal Holidays  
*Health and Wellness benefit to help cover medical costs  
*Dental and Vision Plans  
*401k Plan  
*Dedicated Program Manager throughout employment  
*Benefits concierge to help through any medical needs  

Job Description

Compass Government Solutions is currently hiring a Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) to include locations in Tucson, Siera Vista, Green Valley, and Yuma to care for our US Veterans for a rotating, coverage position during periods of vacancies in a 24/7 clinic, to include holidays.

Job Requirements of the Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist:

• Prepare, assay, and administer radiopharmaceutical doses by injection, inhalation or ingestion as prescribed
• Interpret request or instructions from Radiologist or medical officers
• Proficiency in introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiopharmaceuticals and/or medications
• Test blood glucose levels in patients. Respond properly to results that are outside normal range
• Explains procedures to patient in a manner that will gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension
• Order and manage radiopharmaceutical doses as required for daily patient studies
• Obtain pertinent clinical data from the patient, electronic chart, requisition, and interviewing the patient and/or family
• Analyze procedure images for quality. Obtain additional images when necessary

Qualifications

Qualifications of the Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ current experience as a Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in a hospital setting including covering inpatient units, ED and ICU
• Certificate as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine (NM)
• Registry Number or Certificate to perform as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Current on Continuing Medical Education (CME)/Certified Education Units (CEU)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Additional Information

Position is not remote - actual Air Force base to be determined upon award

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.