Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cottonwood, AZ
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Cottonwood, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
• Call: Every 3rd weekend, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; also required on federal holidays if they occur during the contract (one holiday call if multiple occur)
• On-call requirement: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM every third week
• Floating: Not required
• Blocked scheduling: No
• Locals accepted
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week; facility may call off up to 6 times during the 13-week assignment
• Expected to function unsupervised after two weeks of onsite training
• May work alone occasionally and may need to cover two departments

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching hospital with Level IV trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 87
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Scrub color: Any solid color

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Arizona
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• MRTBE (Arizona license, typically obtained within 7-10 days)
• NMTCB or ARRT certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Must be able to work independently after training period

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (passport not accepted alone)
• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, criminal and sex offender searches within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma verification (Medical Lab Techs/Technologists)
• Arizona fingerprint card required prior to start
• Radiation Badge Request Form (time sensitive, must be completed within 1 week of contract signing)
• Employment application covering last 3 years with documented gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references (one from most recent employer within 1 year)
• Verification of 3 years of work history with documented gaps
• Security question form signed at least one week prior to start
• Travel information verification form signed prior to start
• Facility-specific job description form completed prior to start
• Professional attire and appearance policy signed prior to start
• Substance abuse screening policy signed prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year, updated annually; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or Tspot) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray required for past positives
• TB questionnaire within 30 days of start after positive TB result, then annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within last 10 years or declination)
• Drug testing: 10-panel urine screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination form required for 2025-2026 season; decliners must wear a mask when not eating or drinking
• COVID vaccination series or signed declination form required

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, completed within 1 year of start)
• Competency Exam (80% or higher, completed within 1 year)
• Color Blind Testing (100% passing score required, completed via Relias)
• Core Parts I, II, III (annual updates required, not applicable to Medical Technologists)
• Fall Prevention Competency Exam (required for RNs, not applicable here)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must adhere to facility quality and patient safety standards, including medication administration protocols (BCMA)
• NM Techs typically work with another NM Tech but may occasionally work alone or cover multiple departments
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel contract opportunity.