Nuclear Medicine Technologist – PET/CT
Salt Lake City, Utah
Huntsman Cancer Institute and Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech (PET/CT Technologist)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 4 days a week, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Thursdays off
• Department: PET/CT with a team of 4 technologists

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Nuclear Medicine Tech)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year experience in specialty (default to higher if conflicting info found)
• Licensure: Must hold a valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license as applicable in Utah
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA (refer to unit specifics)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire and monthly updates
• Drug Testing:

  • 11-panel drug screen including MDMA within 30 days of start (valid for 2 years)
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Flu vaccine required annually (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B immunity confirmed by surface antibody titer (vaccine series alone not accepted)
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable to specialty
• Skills Checklist: Annual skills checklist required
• References:

  • 3 professional references required, including at least 1 supervisor/manager or charge nurse

Additional Information

• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Candidates with latex allergies will have access to non-latex gloves
• Fit mask testing not required for Radiology Techs
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist specializing in PET/CT imaging. The position requires relevant licensure, certifications, immunizations, and background checks. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with a 4-day workweek schedule. Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.