Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Richmond, VA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM or 9:00 AM start (8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week)

Job Requirements

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, including experience within the last year
• NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during work hours
• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence check
  • Statewide repository search
  • Nationwide and sex offender checks
  • Education verification
• E-Verify and federal exclusions checks required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Q-gold/T-spot within 30 days or two PPDs)
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted)
• Completion of required competency exams and safety acknowledgments, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Abuse reporting competency covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect/exploitation
  • Color blindness testing
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and exams (approx. 6 hours) during orientation week
• Submission of references (2 required) and a complete application/resume
• Annual skills checklist update required

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting requirements apply for certain units; results may pend but proof of submission must be on file
• No temporary RN licenses accepted (not applicable here but noted for context)
• Certifications expiring within 1 month of contract start are not accepted; no onsite renewals offered
• Candidates must bring a mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and a laptop or cell phone to orientation (notify if unavailable)

This position is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with solid experience, required certifications, and familiarity with EPIC and Siemens systems, seeking a 13-week travel assignment with weekday day shifts in Richmond, VA.