Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Orangeburg, SC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Med Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technology (Nuclear Med Tech)
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with rotating on-call 7 days a week
• Weekend Requirement: Call only
• Holiday Requirement: Call only
• Floating: Yes, between General Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology service lines (no floating to sister facilities)
• Start Date: Approximately 2-3 weeks from offer

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 3 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Certifications/Licenses Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification preferred
  • NMTCB(N) or ARRT(N) certification (mandatory)
  • South Carolina QRSA State License in Nuclear Medicine and Radiology or Computed Tomography
• Preferred Certifications:

  • ARRT (CT) certification (not required)
  • B.S. or B.A. degree preferred

Clinical Experience Required

Experience with the following procedures is required:

• Bone scans (whole body and 3 phase)
• HIDA scans
• GI Bleed studies
• Lymphoscintigraphy
• Parathyroid imaging
• Thyroid uptake
• Renal scans with Lasix
• Lung scans
• MUGA scans
• WBC infection imaging
• MPI stress tests

Additional Requirements

• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency (facility does NOT provide badges)
• Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September)

Facility Information

• Type: Level II Trauma, Acute Care Hospital
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Teal top, Black bottom

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (7 years)
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal and FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every contract renewal
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• Primary source verification of all licenses and certifications
• NURSYS verification for applicable licenses
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam updated annually, including specialized physical assessment for sterile processors if applicable
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• TB testing: T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start, with follow-up as needed
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology, OR competency)
• Facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions must be completed prior to start
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start

Notes

• Candidates cannot start without a radiation badge; badges may take 5-7 days to process and ship
• Facility may accommodate block scheduling with prior approval (not guaranteed)
• All required documents and certifications must be current and valid at the time of start (no certifications expiring within 30 days of start accepted)
• Travelers must upload vaccination records and required documentation into the facility’s system as instructed

This position is ideal for Nuclear Med Techs with at least 3 years of experience, appropriate certifications, and the ability to work rotating call shifts in a Level II Trauma acute care setting. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for first-time travel healthcare professionals.