Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Melbourne, FL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location

• Melbourne, Florida

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Sunday through Thursday
• Day shift: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM (5 days, 8 hours each)
• Weekend requirements depend on block schedule
• No on-call duties
• Float may be required to cover 4 different locations

Patient Ratios

• 1:2

Required Experience and Licenses

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification (AHA Instructor or Provider, RQI accepted)

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Two professional references from authority figures (Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director) within the last 12 months
• Current employment application or resume dated within 90 days of start
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • Social Security Trace
  • County, State, Nationwide checks
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Education Verification (international searches required; certain educational institutions are disqualified)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 90 days of start
• Monthly HHS/OIG checks
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide; clearance can take up to 10 days)
• Primary source online verification of state license within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (valid for 5 years once on file)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required; must be fully shaven; no PAPR allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start (QGold preferred; 2 negative PPDs accepted; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Quantitative titers within 5 years for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (both quantitative and qualitative accepted)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (must include marijuana; witnessed urine collection required for instant tests)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1–3/31); documentation deadline 10/31
• Facility-specific forms including job description acknowledgment, confidentiality agreement, values attestation, and badge form
• Radiation badge monitoring form must be completed prior to start (for Radiology-related roles)

Additional Requirements

• Scrubs provided or any solid color acceptable
• Locals accepted at same rate as travelers
• Guaranteed contracted hours
• Must comply with facility-specific immunization declination forms if applicable
• Color blind testing required for MLTs (not applicable for this role)
• Competency exam required
• Photo for badge: passport-style, solid white background, no filters

Special Notes

• Flu vaccine exemptions require specific documentation and timely submission
• Fingerprint clearance must be on file before start; travelers cannot begin with fingerprints pending
• Floating to multiple locations may be required
• No call responsibilities

This position is ideal for experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists with at least 2 years in Radiology/Cardiology, who have completed prior travel contracts and meet Florida licensure and immunization requirements.