Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET)
Tulsa, OK
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuc Med Tech) - Travel/Contract

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Nuclear Medicine)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Days)
• Must be competent in PET and Nuclear Medicine (general nuclear medicine, no cardiac).
• Equipment used: Siemens PET CT, Siemens and Phillips nuclear medicine cameras.
• Rotation includes weeks of on-call for emergency cases.
• Open to first-time travelers.
• No minimum years of experience required.

Required Certifications

• NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)
• PET certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) as applicable
• Tech Cert Verification - National as applicable

Experience Requirements

• No minimum specialty years of experience required.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Uniform

• Scrubs: Royal Blue or Khaki

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 verification
• Driver’s License/State ID
• E-Verify
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Education verification (highest level)
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive for certain states)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (must renew annually)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire if positive results
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online)
• Competency exams as applicable (minimum 80% passing score or Angoff score)
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist

Additional Notes

• Rotation includes on-call weeks for emergencies.
• Facility welcomes first-time travelers.
• Primary source online verification required for state licenses.
• Clear headshot photo required for badge.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA compliance required.

This position offers an opportunity for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with PET competency to work in a supportive environment open to new travelers, with comprehensive compliance and certification requirements to ensure quality and safety.