Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Cardiac Imaging
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Varies anytime between 7 AM - 5 PM
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Cardiac-focused department)
• Work Setting:

  • Rotation through 4 SPECT locations and 1 Cardiac PET department
  • Average daily case load: ~10 cases per site
  • Use of Epic, Spectrum Dynamics, NucTrac/Syntrac, Syngo Dynamics systems
• Schedule:

  • Every other weekend required
  • Occasional weekend day call (Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 7 AM - 5 PM)
  • Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Holiday Work:

  • Required to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Required Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist with at least 1 year of experience
• Recent Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT R (Radiography) or ARRT N (Nuclear Medicine) certification

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Required immunizations or titers: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (highly recommended)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
  • Flu vaccination or documented declination required during flu season
• Competency Exams: May include medication test, color blindness test, and other specialty-specific competency exams
• References: Two clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within the last 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Notes

• Rotation through multiple cardiac imaging locations is required
• Weekend and holiday coverage is expected as part of the assignment
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This opportunity is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with at least one year of experience seeking a travel contract focused on cardiac imaging in a multi-location setting.