Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Stockbridge, GA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech with a minimum of 2 years of experience. First-time travelers are not accepted. The patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Nuclear Medicine (highest required years of experience)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT-R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography)
  • NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)
• Licensure: Must be licensed as a Nuclear Medicine Tech in the state of Georgia
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with:

  • Xceleris processing system
  • Fuji Synapse 5 - PACS system
  • AtomLab960 Thyroid Probe/Well Counter
  • Capintec CRC-55tR dose calibrator
  • Capintec CRC-15 Beta dose calibrator
  • LudLum Model 14C survey meter
  • Bicron 2000 survey meter
• Systems: Experience with Epic, PACS, Philips Skylight, Siemens Symbia Evo
• Other: Must pass color blind testing (with alternative evaluation if needed)

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Call: One week per month, weekdays and weekends (shift end to 2300 on weekdays; 0700-2300 on weekends)
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Scrub Color: Dark Grey

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final approval

Health & Background Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no pending results allowed)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education verification of related degree (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer (can be pending with proof)
• Two clinical references required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (required for RNs/LVNs, not for this role)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not applicable for this specialty

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists comfortable with advanced imaging systems and working in a dynamic hospital environment with a diverse patient population.