Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, typically 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• Call Requirements:

  • Call once every 9 weeks.
  • Weekday call usually ends by 6 PM unless there is a late patient.
  • Weekend call coverage from 8 AM to 5 PM for specific cases (GI bleeds, bio-leaks, VQs, brain death).
  • Call-ins are infrequent (only 5 times last year).
• Patient Care: Provide care in General Nuclear Medicine (routine studies such as Bones, Gastrics, Hepatos, Renals, etc.).
• Equipment: Siemens cameras including Symbia, Intevo SPECT/CT, and Biograph MCT Flow PET/CT.
• Experience:

  • Nuclear Medicine experience required.
  • PET/CT experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Local travelers within 75 miles are not accepted.
• Key Skills: Good communication, attention to detail, and patient-centered care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Kentucky
• Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Additional Notes

• Travelers must have a renewal plan in place for any certifications or licenses expiring during the contract.
• Candidates must initiate background checks and other required documentation promptly upon contract signing.
• This position requires flexibility with slight shift changes based on scheduled patients.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.

This opportunity is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with solid experience in general nuclear medicine procedures and a preference or willingness to work with Siemens imaging equipment in a travel contract setting.