Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technician
Evansville, IN
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technician

Location: Evansville, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to provide quality images for radiologists and physicians.
• Position requires PET/CT experience.
• Shift times vary between 7:00-8:00 AM start and 3:30-4:30 PM end.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technician
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with PET/CT proficiency.
• Licensure: Current Nuclear Medicine Technician license valid in Indiana.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) certified.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Completion and regular updating (every 3 years) of color vision testing.
• Ascension Core Competencies testing (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) within one year of start, updated every 3 years.
• Medical Imaging Contract Worker Onboarding and Education Attestation.
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Tuberculosis screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit testing for respiratory protection, updated annually.
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Drug screening: 12-panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, with annual updates.
• Background checks and verifications:

  • Criminal background check including SSN trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender registry, updated annually.
  • Employment and education verifications within 90 days of start, updated annually.
  • EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start, updated annually.
• Skills checklist for clinical specialty within one year of start, updated annually.
• Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address requirements.
• Professional references: at least two prior to first assignment.
• Ascension Profile and Confirmation of Assignment documentation.
• Badge photo with specific background requirements.

Summary

This travel Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Tech position in Indiana requires PET/CT experience, current licensure, and multiple immunizations and compliance verifications. The contract length is approximately 12 weeks with variable shift start and end times. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Candidates must complete a comprehensive onboarding process including health screenings, background checks, and competency assessments.