Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Work in a 3-room unit serving inpatient, outpatient, and ER patients.
• Patient volume: 13-15 patients per day.
• Hours may vary depending on workload.
• Open to first-time travelers.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Proficient in IV starts and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System).
• Procedure experience required:

  • Cardiac
  • Bone Scan
  • Liver/Spleen Scan
  • Lung Scan
  • Thyroid Studies
  • Tumor Localization
  • Myocardial Imaging
• Preferred procedure experience:

  • Brain Scan
  • Renal Flow
  • SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography)
• Documentation system: Cerner.
• Equipment: Siemens preferred.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification: ARRT(N) or NMTCB.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or RQI accepted).
• Must have a valid state license verified online within 30 days before start date.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on the cost center (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) – verify as applicable.

Required Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7-year residential/work history
  • SSN trace
  • County, state, and national criminal checks
  • National sex offender registry
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education verification (highest applicable degree)
  • International search if lived/worked outside the US in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Clear copy of valid Driver’s License or Passport required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted; history not accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended but not required.
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year of start (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT). If positive, chest X-ray and proof of past positive required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31). Declinations not accepted.

Competency & Documentation

• Unit competency exam required.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required (not required for techs or RRTs).
• Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with minimum 100% score required.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter.
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment within 2 years, with contacts holding charge, manager, supervisor, or higher titles.
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps of 30+ days.

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific compliance, confidentiality, and orientation documents prior to start.
• HIPAA acknowledgment required.
• Various packets and checklists must be reviewed and signed electronically before starting.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Indiana.
• Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification by ARRT(N) or NMTCB.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome.
• Equipment familiarity with Siemens is preferred but not mandatory.

This position offers a structured day shift with a consistent patient load in a multi-room nuclear medicine setting, ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract opportunity.