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

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Call may be required

Job Description

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures including general nuclear medicine and therapy
• Use Siemens equipment: Symbia, Intevo SPECT/CT, Biograph MCT Flow PET/CT
• Rotate 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

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a broad range of general nuclear medicine experience and therapy
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to require experienced technologists (default to higher experience if conflicting info)
• 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) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• 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) Blue Card
• State License verification 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) for relevant units (including Cardiac Tele, Cath Lab, ICU, ER, etc.)
• Tech Cert Verification - National (for Allied/Non-RN candidates)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing Online
• Unit Specific Competency Exams (multiple, updated annually)
• Core Parts I, II, III (updated annually)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (updated annually)
• RN Math Ability Competency Exam (basic or advanced, annually)

Background Checks and Verifications

• Criminal background check (county, national, sex offender, FACIS III) within 1 year and updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start and updated annually
• HHS/OIG exclusion check within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Education verification or signed official transcript/diploma
• Employment verification for 7 years
• References: Two references verified within 6 months of start (manager or supervisor preferred)
• Employment application with explanation for any gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklists updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific acceptable masks listed)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, renewed annually
• TB questionnaire annually for positive TB history
• Immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with annual renewal or declination)
• 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 and updated annually
• COVID vaccination initial series or medical/religious exemption required; booster preferred but not required

Facility Specific Notes

• Travelers must complete an EKG exam within the first week of booking (pass/fail with limited attempts)
• Various 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 experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists comfortable with advanced imaging equipment and multiple certifications, seeking a 14-week travel contract in Lexington, KY.