Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist
Fayetteville, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Primarily PET/CT Tech Role)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit Details

• Must have PET/CT experience; role primarily as PET tech
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• No weekends required
• No on-call required
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (first-time travelers accepted)

Assignment Expectations

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall, traveler expected to work two of them
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Full compliance required to start on time; non-compliance results in 2-week delay due to orientation schedule
• Locals accepted at same rate

Orientation

• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Orientation scheduled bi-weekly

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in specialty
• PET/CT experience required

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for certain specialties; check if applicable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required unless specialty exempt
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for some RN specialties
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for some specialties
• Tech Certification Verification – National allied license verification within 30 days prior to start
• State License Verification – Must be licensed by the State of Georgia for CRTs & RRTs
• CEUs – Required for Mammography Techs (proof of 15 CEUs in last 3 years)
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty and unit

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification (degree verification or official transcripts/diploma)
• Cannot start with background check pending
• Education verification can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• TB testing (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start; negative chest x-ray required if prior positive TB test
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs (Aya only)
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks
• Competency exam required for Nursing and Allied Health (Aya only)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (Tele, ICU, ER, etc.) with up to 3 attempts allowed

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Mammography techs require original ARRT Mammography certification and documentation of 200 mammography exams in last 2 years
• Additional facility-specific certifications may apply depending on role

References & Work History

• Two clinical references required (Aya requirement)
• Skills checklist within last 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Additional Notes

• Floating may be required within the facility and scope of practice
• Locals accepted at same pay rate
• RTO (Return to Office) maximum 7 days

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with PET/CT experience seeking a travel contract role with a structured Monday-Friday schedule and no weekend or on-call requirements.