Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

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: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM).
• Willing to consider first-time travelers.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Proficient in IV starts.
• Required procedure experience: Cardiac, Bone Scan, Liver/Spleen Scan, Lung Scan, Thyroid Studies, Tumor Localization, Myocardial Imaging.
• Preferred procedure experience: Brain Scan, Renal Flow, SPECT.
• Documentation experience with Cerner.
• Familiarity with Siemens equipment preferred.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Indiana.
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or RQI accepted).

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, sex offender registry, and FACIS Level III.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification and official transcript/diploma required (may be pending at start).
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators include specific 3M and Honeywell N95 models).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Tuberculosis test (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year.
  • Measles (Rubeola), 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 required.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31).
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score required.

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually.
• Competency exams including unit competency exam required.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam not required for this tech role.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start.
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required (clear copy).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required.
• This position supports inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room settings.
• Documentation and compliance must be maintained according to facility standards.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel contract opportunity.