Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Charleston, SC
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,003/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$828/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,175/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Facility: MUSC – Teaching Hospital
Specialty: PET Technologist / Nuclear Medicine
Shift: Day – 5x8s
Shift Timing: Varies between 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM start and 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM end
Experience Required: 1 year
First-Time Travelers: Accepted
Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks.
Schedule & Requirements
- 5x8-hour shifts.
- No holidays required.
- No regular on-call requirement.
- Saturdays may be required up to twice per month if needed due to scanner downtime or backlog.
- No floating between service lines.
- No floating to sister facilities.
- RTO: Must be submitted upfront.
- Two pre-approved RTO days.
- No RTO requests accepted after submission.
Required Certifications & Licenses
- BLS – Required.
- NMTCB(N) or ARRT(N) – Required.
- NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(R) or ARRT(CT) – Required.
- South Carolina State License (SCRQSA) in Nuclear Medicine and Radiology or CT – Required.
- Agency must provide the radiation badge. MUSC does not provide radiation badges to travelers.
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 1 year of PET/Nuclear Medicine experience.
- PET/CT experience with various PET/CT scans.
- Siemens scanner experience – Required.
- PET scans.
- Nuclear cardiology.
- Bone, brain, abdominal, liver, and renal imaging.
- HIDA scans and gastric emptying studies.
- MUGA scans.
- Ventilation/perfusion scans.
- Whole-body imaging.
- Pharmacological and exercise stress testing.
- Starting and maintaining IVs.
- Drawing venous blood.
- Handling, storing, and disposing of radioactive materials.
- Isolation precautions and PPE.
Preferred Experience:
- Level I and Level II trauma experience.
- Teaching hospital experience.
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About Charleston, SC
As a Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Charleston, SC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Charleston is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 38°F to 42°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during tourist seasons.
- Charleston is car-friendly, but traffic can be congested in certain areas.
- Public transportation options include buses and shuttles, but they may not cover all areas of the city.
- Charleston has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen-rich environment and potential exposure to tropical diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's popularity.
- Charleston offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving delicious southern flavors.
- It also has a rich arts and music culture, with frequent festivals and world-class galleries.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing, fishing, and golfing, as well as exploring the beautiful beaches and natural habitats.
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