Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a 3-room unit serving inpatient, outpatient, and ER patients
• Patient volume: 13-15 patients per day
• Hours may vary depending on workload
• Open to first-time travelers

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification
• IV starts experience
• Procedure experience in:

  • Cardiac
  • Bone Scan
  • Liver/Spleen Scan
  • Lung Scan
  • Thyroid Studies
  • Tumor Localization
  • Myocardial

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification required
• Valid state Nuclear Medicine Tech license for Indiana (must be verified online within 30 days before start)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable per unit (verify with employer)

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required (will take first-time travelers)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required)
• Background checks including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County, Statewide, National Sex Offender checks
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript/Diploma (official copy required, may be pending at start)
• Employment application with full work history and gap explanations
• Minimum 2 professional references from recent employment (charge, manager, supervisor or above)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score
• TB questionnaire updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Completion of unit competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exam (not required for techs or RRTs)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, compliance, confidentiality, and policy forms prior to start
• HIPAA Acknowledgement required

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with at least 2 years of experience, including those new to travel assignments, to work in a dynamic hospital setting with a variety of diagnostic procedures.