PET/CT 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, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Call may be required
• Position 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
• BLS certification required
• Local travelers within 75 miles are not accepted

Required Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require experienced technologist with broad nuclear medicine skills (default to higher experience if conflicting info is found)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted; ENPC acceptable in lieu of PALS
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for Labor & Delivery
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy certification) - If applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - If applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - If applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - CPI Blue Card required, can be completed onsite
• Tech Cert Verification - National certifications as applicable
• ENPC - Required for ER; PALS accepted in lieu
• NIH Stroke Certification - If applicable
• Certification for First Assist RNs (if applicable)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - Required for various cardiac and ICU units; travelers have two attempts to pass
• State License Verification - Required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) - Required within 30 days of start

Background Checks & Verifications

• Criminal background checks covering all locations lived/worked in last 7 years
• National Sex Offender Search
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Education Verification or signed official transcript/diploma
• Employment verification for last 7 years
• References: Two references verified within 6 months of start (manager or supervisor preferred)
• Skills Checklists updated annually
• Application must explain any employment gaps longer than 30 days

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit Mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (if positive TB history) within 1 year, renewed annually
• TB Questionnaire annually if positive TB history
• Immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (with boosters if needed)
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination, renewed annually
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific drug panels required)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required year-round, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
• COVID vaccination series or medical/religious exemption required; booster preferred but not required

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for all RNs within 1 year of start)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates within 1 year)
• Unit Specific Competency Exams (multiple, required annually)
• Core Parts I, II, III (required annually)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (if applicable)
• RN Math Ability Competency Exam (basic or advanced, required annually)

Additional Notes

• Travelers must renew all documents and certifications that expire during the assignment prior to clearance
• Pass/Fail EKG exam is mandatory for certain units; failure after two attempts results in cancellation
• Facility does not accept local travelers within 75 miles
• Call may be required

This position is ideal for experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists comfortable with a variety of nuclear medicine procedures and PET/CT imaging, who meet the comprehensive certification, health, and background requirements.