Nuclear Medicine Technologist
San Angelo, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Technologist

Location: San Angelo, Texas
Facility: Shannon Medical Center
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Job Description

• Monday to Friday schedule with rotating weekly and holiday call
• Rotation through General Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Nuclear Medicine, and Oncology PET/CT
• Provide diagnostic medical nuclear medicine services consistent with clinical education and training
• Perform nuclear medicine procedures for patients ranging from infants to geriatrics under physician supervision

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Radiologic Technology or Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine
• Required Certifications:

  • ARRT Certification in Nuclear Medicine (N) or Certification through Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
  • Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT) License from the State of Texas

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted; ICU RNs have 1 year to obtain for longer assignments
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – Required as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required as applicable; required for ER, ICU RNs have 1 year to obtain
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required as applicable, mandatory for ICU and PCU
• ENPC – Required as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – Required, updated annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required as applicable
• Competency Exam – Required as applicable
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation

Licensure & Verification

• State License Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days of start
• Tech Certification Verification (National) within 30 days of start
• Education Verification and Transcript/Diploma required
• Background Check: 7-year check required within 30 days of start, includes statewide, counties, federal, national, education, and international searches as applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• 2 professional references within 3 years required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Fit Mask Test within 6 months prior to start; annual updates required (3M 1860 and 1860S masks accepted)
• Immunizations and Titers (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year) and TB Questionnaire annually
  • Rubeola (Measles) – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Mumps – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Rubella – Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B – Positive titer or series with declination if applicable
  • Varicella – Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or proof of disease required
• Drug Testing required within 30 days of start; includes multiple substances; must have plan for completion within 72 hours of contract signing
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season (10/31-3/31)
• COVID-19 Vaccine initial series required; boosters not required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of Shannon Medical Center Non-Employee Information Form prior to start
• Vaccine Exemption Form required if seeking exemption (medical exemptions require provider documentation)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required

This position requires strict adherence to licensure, certification, health, and compliance documentation to meet facility and regulatory standards.