Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (5 days x 8 hours)
• Call requirements: One night per week (5:30 PM - 6:30 AM), one weekend per month (24 hours Sat-Sun)
• Department handles general nuclear medicine studies including bones, renals, gastric emptying, GI bleeds, HIDAs, thyroid uptake/scan, parathyroids, VQ perfusions, cardiac and EPT/CT
• Daily caseload: 15-18 patients
• Patient age range: Adolescents through geriatrics
• Work environment: 4 rooms plus PET/CT

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies
• Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses for radiologists
• Administer radiation to patients safely and accurately

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• NMTCB certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during work hours
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification
• Completion of facility-specific documents such as confidentiality agreements, code of ethics, dress code, parking forms, and orientation attestations prior to start
• Radiation badge attestation required for nuclear medicine staff (note: new radiation badges are no longer provided by agency; existing badge holders are grandfathered)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application and skills checklist updated annually
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, including assessment of ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); medical or religious exemptions allowed with documentation
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B titers or vaccinations
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required for certain units (confirm applicability)
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required

Additional Information

• EPIC Radiology CT online training available on unit
• Scrub color: Pewter Grey
• Candidates must wear both agency and facility badges at all times
• Facility requires review and signature of multiple policies and acknowledgements prior to start
• Flu vaccine exemptions require agency or clinical leadership approval with supporting documentation

This position is ideal for experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility in Virginia.