Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Arlington, VA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 13-week travel contract, requiring a minimum of 2 years of nuclear medicine experience and NMTCB certification.

Details

• Hospital-based nuclear medicine department with 4 rooms and a dedicated PET/CT scanner
• General nuclear medicine studies performed include bone, renal, gastric emptying, GI bleed, HIDA, thyroid uptake/scan, parathyroid, and V/Q perfusion scans, as well as cardiac and PET/CT imaging
• Patient population spans adolescents through geriatrics
• Daily caseload of 15–18 patients
• 5x8 day shifts, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• On-call requirement of one night per week (5:30 PM – 6:30 AM Mon–Fri) and one weekend per month (24 hours Sat–Sun)
• Epic EMR used; online Radiology CT training completed on unit

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of nuclear medicine technologist experience required; independent, proficient practice expected
• NMTCB certification required; ARRT preferred
• Current BLS required
• VA license or Compact license required; candidates may start pending VA license with verified proof of application and an active incumbent license from another state
• License required if applicable
• Proficiency in cardiac, bone scan, brain scan, lung scan, renal flow, thyroid studies, SPECT, and myocardial imaging required
• IV starts, phlebotomy, EKG, and PACS skills required
• PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Any requested flu or COVID vaccine exemption must comply with CMS guidelines and be supported by documentation

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using radioisotope equipment
• Duties include preparing stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculating doses to be administered by radiologists
• Seasoned travelers preferred; first-time travelers with substantial experience will be considered
• Scrub color: Pewter Grey
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31)
• COVID vaccination or a qualified exemption is required
• This is a smoke- and nicotine-free facility
• All approved RTO must be submitted upfront; no RTO requests will be approved after an offer is made