Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Call: Rotating evening call among 3 techs
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Scrubs Color: Burgundy
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Flu Vaccination: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted

Required Qualifications

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) or ARRT(N) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Nuclear Medicine)
• Skills: Proficiency with GE Equipment (mandatory)

Licensure

• Must hold the appropriate Nuclear Medicine Tech license/certification relevant to the specialty (CNMT or ARRT Nuclear Medicine certification)

Required Documents & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list
• Education verification from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology training program
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine (seasonal, required annually)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Competency exam and pass/fail testing on basic tech knowledge at orientation

Additional Requirements

• Must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems
• Completion of facility-specific competency checklists (CBOs) within 3 weeks after start
• Completion of required online modules prior to orientation
• Compliance with facility-specific agreements and confidentiality policies

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Candidates must be able to participate in rotating evening call and weekend shifts as specified
• Flu vaccine is mandatory with no exemptions allowed

This position is ideal for experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment with rotating call and weekend requirements.