Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Columbus, Indiana
Columbus Regional Hospital

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Columbus, Indiana Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Unit: X-Ray Nuclear Scan Assignment Type: Travel/Contract, 13 weeks Hours: 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day

Schedule

• Standard shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Rotating weeks: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• On call: Every third weekend, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and every third week, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Indiana
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist with 2 years of experience
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ARRT or NMTCB
• Driver's License: Must be included with submission

Background and Verification

• 7-year background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, state Medicaid, state criminal searches, education verification, and National Sex Offender Registry
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days
• Education verification
• Indiana fingerprint results on file before start
• State license primary source verification

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 30 days of start; not required annually
• Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant results acceptable; not required annually
• TB: Negative PPD, QuantiFERON, or TSPOT within 1 year of start, updated annually. Positive results require proof of a positive test within 12 months of start, a negative chest X-ray within 12 months of start, and an annual TB questionnaire.
• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), hepatitis B, and varicella: Positive titer or vaccine series. Low titers may require boosters. Medical or religious exemptions are accepted for MMR and varicella boosters, and declination or exemption is accepted for hepatitis B low or equivocal titers.
• Flu vaccine: Vaccine or religious/medical exemption required during flu season (9/1 to 3/31), with a deadline of 10/31. Declinations are not accepted.
• Respiratory safety clearance: Required
• N95 fit testing: Completed during orientation; a PAPR is provided if the candidate fails fit testing.

Onboarding and Documentation

• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Clear, passport-style photo on a solid white or off-white background for badge
• Attestation must be completed and uploaded within 48 hours of signing
• Parking permit application required if parking onsite (can be removed if the candidate will not drive or park onsite)
• 2 references within 3 years of start
• Agency internal evaluation 90 days after start

Other Details

• Float: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs if there is a need.
• Local candidates: Accepted within a 50-mile radius.
• Pending state license: Not accepted.
• First-time travelers: Accepted depending on experience.