Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Cardiology
Toledo, Ohio
The University of Toledo Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Toledo, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Weekend Requirements: Saturday rotation only; no other weekends, holidays, or on-call

Job Description

• Position in Nuclear Medicine for the Heart Station department
• Emphasis on Nuclear Cardiology with SPECT Imaging
• Computer training preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine or certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate degree or higher in an Allied Health Field

Experience

• Minimum 1 year in specialty (Nuclear Cardiology) required
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers are welcome

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only) required
• Unit-specific competency exams required and must be updated if there is a gap of more than 3 years between assignments
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• EKG competency exam may be required if cardiac monitoring is involved (confirm with facility)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during work hours
• Background check within 1 year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Online Abuser Registry search required
• Fingerprinting required only for specific departments (not applicable here unless assigned to those areas)
• Employment application and verification of last 3 years of work history required
• Two professional references within 2 years of start required

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (required by credentialing, not client)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or full series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; annual TB questionnaire required
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; re-test required if gap >6 months between assignments
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for clearance (declinations not accepted)
• COVID vaccination strongly preferred but not required

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of various facility-specific documents and attestations prior to or shortly after start date, including:

  • Background authorization and disclosure
  • Affiliate access form
  • Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire (sent directly to facility)
  • Orientation safety manual acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)
  • Drug-free workplace agreement
  • Standards of conduct, ethics, expected behaviors, and invention reporting acknowledgements
  • Agency onboarding slideshow and attestation

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to perform duties in a clinical setting with physical demands as noted above
• Radiation badge provided by facility if assigned to Cath Lab unit (not specified for this role)

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with limited weekend rotation and no holiday or on-call requirements, suitable for candidates seeking a balanced work-life arrangement in a travel contract role.