Job info

Location: Cottonwood, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)
Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
Call: Every 3rd weekend, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; also required on federal holidays if they occur during the contract (one holiday call if multiple occur)
On-call requirement: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM every third week
Floating: Not required
Blocked scheduling: No
Locals accepted
Guaranteed 40 hours per week; facility may call off up to 6 times during the 13-week assignment
Expected to function unsupervised after two weeks of onsite training
May work alone occasionally and may need to cover two departments

Valid Driver’s License or State ID (passport not accepted alone)
Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, criminal and sex offender searches within 30 days of start
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
Transcript/Diploma verification (Medical Lab Techs/Technologists)
Arizona fingerprint card required prior to start
Radiation Badge Request Form (time sensitive, must be completed within 1 week of contract signing)
Employment application covering last 3 years with documented gaps over 30 days
Two professional references (one from most recent employer within 1 year)
Verification of 3 years of work history with documented gaps
Security question form signed at least one week prior to start
Travel information verification form signed prior to start
Facility-specific job description form completed prior to start
Professional attire and appearance policy signed prior to start
Substance abuse screening policy signed prior to start

Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year, updated annually; onsite fit testing available if needed
Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or Tspot) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray required for past positives
TB questionnaire within 30 days of start after positive TB result, then annually
Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
- Varicella
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within last 10 years or declination)
Drug testing: 10-panel urine screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination form required for 2025-2026 season; decliners must wear a mask when not eating or drinking
COVID vaccination series or signed declination form required

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, completed within 1 year of start)
Competency Exam (80% or higher, completed within 1 year)
Color Blind Testing (100% passing score required, completed via Relias)
Core Parts I, II, III (annual updates required, not applicable to Medical Technologists)
Fall Prevention Competency Exam (required for RNs, not applicable here)

Candidates must adhere to facility quality and patient safety standards, including medication administration protocols (BCMA)
NM Techs typically work with another NM Tech but may occasionally work alone or cover multiple departments
Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel contract opportunity.