Nuclear Medicine Technologist
South Charleston, WV
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: South Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week)
• Weekend Coverage: Call every 4th weekend (Friday 4:30 PM – 7:00 AM, plus full Saturday and Sunday)
• Call Requirement: One day per week when not on weekend call
• No holiday coverage required at this time
• No self-scheduling; block scheduling in place
• Department has 4 scanners/rooms (2 Siemens E-cam, 2 Philips Brightview)
• Imaging/Studies Performed: Cardiac, HIDA, Gastric Emptying, Lung scans, Thyroid Uptake, Tilt tests
• Average Scans per Day: 12-15
• EMR System: Meditech Expanse
• PACS System: AGFA IMPAX
• No floating or coverage of other areas required
• Radiologist available in-house
• Lead Tech supervises the department
• No Registered Radiology Assistants (RRA) used
• Department-specific orientation required (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, includes rotating weekends and call)

Required Qualifications

• Certification: ARRT (MR) or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification required
• State Licensure: West Virginia licensure required
• BLS Certification required
• Certified Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NMTCB-NCT) verification required
• Must have skills in IV start and EKG
• Experience: Required (no specific years stated, but experience is mandatory)
• Radiation badge: Must be provided by the agency; facility does not provide
• Must submit a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with application

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Black colored scrubs required; no embroidery, no t-shirts underneath
• Jacket: If needed, must be a scrub jacket
• Footwear: No Crocs with holes or backs out
• Scrubs are not provided by the facility

Additional Notes

• This position involves working with specialized nuclear medicine imaging equipment and performing a variety of diagnostic studies.
• The role requires adherence to radiation safety protocols, including use of a radiation badge supplied by the agency.