Nuclear Medicine Technologist
West Burlington, IA
Access Healthcare
3x8 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technician

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

Job Description

• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using various radioisotope equipment.
• Operate Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures for diagnostic purposes.
• Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians for diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, radiation safety, and basic computer skills.
• Work hours may vary between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with 8-hour shifts.
• Position shared across multiple facilities; primary location is West Burlington with flexibility to work at other campuses.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Registered ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB certification.
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC acceptable).
• Valid professional license with primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• Completion of required education verification.
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 30 days of start.
• Skills checklist completed within the last 12 months.
• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted).
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Fit test completed prior to start (approved mask types specified).
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• TB test: Negative test within past year or appropriate documentation if history of positive test.
• Health statement from physician within last 12 months.
• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years; declination accepted.
• Background check within 30 days of start (includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender).
• Iowa Adult and Child Abuse clearance (state requirement).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start.
• Professional references: 2 required, including 1 supervisor reference.
• Resume or profile submission required.
• I-9 attestation completed.
• Color vision test.
• Contract employee data sheet.
• NSO and OFAC checks within 30 days of start.
• OSHA questionnaire completed by candidate.
• Pre-orientation computer-based learning (CBL) acknowledgement.
• Influenza vaccine or facility declination accepted (due annually by December 1).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technician
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum industry standard for Nuclear Medicine Technicians (typically 1-2 years). No higher conflicting data found.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Information

• Flexibility to work across multiple campuses within the health system.
• Position requires adherence to radiation safety protocols and ability to operate specialized imaging equipment.

This opportunity is suitable for Nuclear Medicine Technicians seeking a long-term assignment with varied clinical exposure and multi-site flexibility.