Nuclear Medicine & PET/CT Technologist
Burlington, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technician

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work hours may vary between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 8-hour shifts
• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies
• Operate Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT equipment to produce quality diagnostic images
• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, technical factors, radiation safety, and basic computer skills
• Registered ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB certification required
• Position shared across multiple facilities; primary location West Burlington with possible work at Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant campuses
• Flexibility to cover multiple sites is required

Required Credentials & Onboarding Requirements

Certifications & Licenses

• Registered ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC accepted) – required before starting
• Professional license verification (primary source verification within 30 days of start)
• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)

Health & Immunizations

• Drug Screen (10-panel, excluding THC) within 30 days of start
• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted)
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal
• TB Test: Negative test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG) or documentation if history of positive test
• Fit Test for approved respirators prior to start
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 1 booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years or declination accepted
• Influenza vaccine required annually by December 1 (vaccine or facility declination accepted)
• Physician health statement within last 12 months

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start (includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check)
• Iowa Adult and Child Abuse registry check (state requirement)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• SING check within 30 days of start
• NSO and OFAC checks within 30 days of start (may be combined with background check)
• I-9 attestation completed on agency letterhead
• GRH Evergreen Link completion within 48 hours of offer acceptance (required for system access)
• OSHA questionnaire completed by candidate
• Skills checklist completed within last 12 months (does not expire)
• Pre-orientation computer-based learning (CBL) acknowledgement form

Documentation & References

• Resume or profile required for submission
• Two professional references required for submission, including one supervisor reference
• Education verification through third party or combined with diploma/transcripts

Additional Notes

• Position requires flexibility to work across multiple campuses within the health system
• Emphasis on radiation safety and quality imaging for diagnostic purposes
• Must maintain all required credentials and health requirements throughout assignment

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this Nuclear Medicine Technician role.