Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Bloomington, IN
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a 3-room unit serving inpatient, outpatient, and ER patients
• Patient volume: 13-15 patients per day
• Hours may vary depending on workload
• Open to first-time travelers

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine
• Skills: IV starts, PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Procedure experience required:

  • Cardiac
  • Bone Scan
  • Liver/Spleen Scan
  • Lung Scan
  • Thyroid Studies
  • Tumor Localization
  • Myocardial
• Preferred procedure experience:

  • Brain Scan
  • Renal Flow
  • SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be requested based on specific unit requirements

Documentation & Equipment

• Documentation system: Cerner
• Equipment: Siemens preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Proficient in IV starts
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required)
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Completion of unit competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exam (if applicable)
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (within 2 years)
• Current employment application with full work history and explanation of any gaps over 30 days
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance forms prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• This position involves working with inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room patients.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required health screenings, background checks, and certifications before starting.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel contract opportunity.