Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Lexington, KY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Call may be required
• Role requires a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a broad range of general nuclear medicine experience and therapy
• Equipment used includes Siemens cameras (Symbia, Intevo SPECT/CT, Biograph MCT Flow PET/CT)
• Responsibilities include rotating between General Nuclear Medicine (routine studies such as Bones, Gastrics, Hepatos, Renals, etc.) and PET/CT
• Local travelers within 75 miles are not accepted

Required Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with a broad range of general nuclear medicine and therapy expertise (recommend at least 2 years)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) accepted in lieu of PALS
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required for Labor & Delivery
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC preferred if applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• National Tech Certification Verification (for Allied/Non-RN candidates)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card (can be completed onsite)
• State License Verification (required within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• Certification for First Assist RNs (if applicable)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for certain units (including Cardiac Tele, Cath Lab, ICU, ER, etc.)

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 1 year, updated annually (includes county criminal, national criminal, sex offender, FACIS III, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• HHS/OIG exclusion check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Transcript/Diploma and Education Verification required
• Sex Offender Search within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Employment verification for 7 years required
• References: Two references verified within 6 months of start (manager or supervisor preferred)
• Employment application must explain any gaps longer than 30 days

Competency Exams & Skills Checklists

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%)
• Color Blind Testing (passing score 80%)
• Unit Specific Competency Exams (annual renewal required)
• Core Parts I, II, III (annual renewal required)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (annual renewal required)
• RN Math Ability Competency Exam (annual renewal required)
• Skills Checklists (annual renewal required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually (must state good health, free from communicable diseases)
• Fit Mask test within 1 year, updated annually (acceptable masks include Halyard Regular/small, 3M N95 models)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years, religious/medical exemptions accepted and updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, renewed annually; positive TB requires chest X-ray and annual questionnaire
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines required; booster if equivocal/negative; exemptions accepted and updated annually
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination required; must be renewed annually
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; booster if equivocal/negative; exemptions accepted and updated annually
• Drug testing within 1 year, updated annually (specific drug panels required)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required year-round; medical/religious exemptions accepted and updated annually
• COVID vaccination initial series required or medical/religious exemption; booster preferred but not required

Additional Notes

• Travelers must renew all documents set to expire during the assignment prior to clearance
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for certain units; only two attempts allowed before cancellation
• Facility-specific policies and agreements must be signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, acceptable use, electronic communications, password policy)
• Local travelers within 75 miles are not accepted for this assignment

This position is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with solid general nuclear medicine and PET/CT experience, who are comfortable working with advanced Siemens imaging equipment and meeting comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.