Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Radiology/Cardiology)
Decatur, Illinois
Decatur Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Med Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Days (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Nuclear Med Tech)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Licensure: Must have an active Illinois license or active application with ETA
• Floating: Will float within scope as needed
• Block Schedule: Open to discussion with manager
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Beds: 372 staffed beds
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Certifications

• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
• State License (Illinois)
• ACLS, BLS, PALS as required by unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• Primary Source Verification of certifications and licenses

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background Checks (within 30 days of start):

  • SSN Trace, Counties, States, National Criminal, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
• Fingerprinting: Illinois Health Care Worker Registry Search (must be done in Illinois 3 business days prior to start)
• Education Verification (degree verification required)
• Competency Exam (required for all clinical/allied candidates)
• Photo for badge (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment
• Parking Permit Form (time sensitive)
• Badge Name confirmation

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam (within 1 year of start) confirming good health and ability to perform job functions
• Fit Mask Test (annual expiration required for new contracts)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations or documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu Vaccination or approved Medical/Religious Exemption required annually

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required
• Skills Checklist required for clinical/allied candidates

This position offers guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs during the assignment. Candidates should be prepared to meet all licensure, certification, and health compliance requirements prior to start.