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

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: San Angelo, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform Nuclear Medicine stress tests
• Busy location with approximately 15-16 patients per day
• Experience in cardiology preferred
• Start date preferred within the next 3-5 weeks (flexible)
• Must have Texas license in hand

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Texas
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)

Certifications (as applicable)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• Other certifications may be required based on job duties

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check (7-year, including statewide, counties, federal, national, education verification, and international if applicable)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Social Security card
• Government-issued photo ID
• I-9 or attestation
• Education verification or diploma
• State license verification and NURSYS verification (if applicable)
• Pass/Fail testing during orientation (includes medication administration, restraint, glucometer tests)
• Photo for badge (passport-style, solid background)
• Various facility-specific forms including health record, code of conduct, confidentiality, information system security, orientation, and vaccine exemption forms

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 6 months prior to start (annual updates required)
• Immunizations and titers (must be current or have acceptable documentation):

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) and TB questionnaire annually
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer or series with declination form if applicable
  • Varicella - positive titer, 2 vaccines, or proof of disease
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (includes multiple substances)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form during flu season
• Initial COVID vaccination series required (boosters not required)

Additional Notes

• Legal name must match on all license documentation, IDs, social security card, and certifications; proof of name change alone is not sufficient
• Orientation and competency exams required and must be passed
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a challenging and fast-paced environment for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with cardiology experience, requiring full compliance with licensing, certifications, and health documentation.