Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Auburn, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures including:

  • HIDA Scans
  • Bone Scans (3-Phase, Limited, Whole Body)
  • Lung Studies (DTPA Aerosol, Perfusion, Ventilation/Perfusion (V/Q) Scans)
  • Thyroid Studies (Cancer Surveys, I-123 Uptake, Thyroid Uptake Scans)
  • Cardiology procedures (Pharmacological Stress Testing, Thallium Stress Testing)
• Handle radioactive materials safely, including disposal
• Start and maintain IVs
• Follow isolation precautions and use appropriate PPE
• Use equipment from GE, Siemens, Philips, and Hitachi
• Electronic documentation experience preferred (Allscripts preferred)
• Experience in community hospitals, teaching hospitals, or trauma settings is a plus
• On-call rotation required
• First-time travelers are welcome

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) certification
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Contrast Injection Certification
• Experience with radioactive material handling and disposal
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start
• Physical exam completed within 12 months, signed by a licensed provider confirming ability to perform job duties
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually (approved mask types specified)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity verification (2 MMR vaccines or serologic titers)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines, positive titer, or documented history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine records or declination
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start
• Required to review and sign facility-specific documents including Code of Conduct, Patient Abuse Reporting, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, Orientation Packet, and Automated Dispensing Cabinet Security
• Annual Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire required and updated annually
• 2 professional references within 3 years of hire
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Unit accepts first-time travelers; prior travel experience is not required
• Electronic documentation experience is preferred but not mandatory
• On-call rotation is part of the job responsibilities

This position offers a structured 13-week travel contract with a focus on nuclear medicine procedures, requiring specific certifications and experience in handling radioactive materials and patient care in a hospital setting.