Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Saint Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 5x8 hour day shifts (Monday-Friday) with rotating start times between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• Call: No on-call required
• Caseload: Up to 12 patients daily across three rooms
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required; no floating to sister facilities
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours/week for 3-12 hour shifts
  • 48 hours/week for 4-12 hour shifts
  • 40 hours/week for other shifts
• Locals: Not accepted
• Pending State License: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (RT(N)) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to open and close the department
• Experience with:

  • Stress tests/studies
  • Hepatobiliary scans
  • VQ scans
  • Thyroid and parathyroid imaging
  • GI and bone scans
  • Sentinel node procedures
  • I-131 therapies (non-therapeutic)

Certifications & Licenses

• Must have a valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license for Missouri (pending licenses accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (check unit-specific requirements)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CPI, MAB) – verify with recruiter/unit description
• Primary source verification of professional license required

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest related degree required before start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or declination forms for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB testing (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA, confidentiality, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene, dress code, and regulatory education must be completed and signed prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually
• Employment application must be submitted and approved prior to start
• Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) registration required for certain clinical roles
• Fingerprinting required for assignments involving long-term care or rehab units in Illinois (if applicable)

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 233
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Floating within scope expected to meet facility needs
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with no on-call duties, ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in Missouri.