Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Nuclear Medicine Tech with PET experience)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Shift: Day shift, typically 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• Hours may vary slightly between 7:30-16:00 or 8:30-17:00
• Floating within facility as needed, within scope of practice
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Weekend call: 1 weekend per month
• Holiday work: Required to work major holidays depending on how many fall within assignment period (up to two holidays)
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Electronic systems used: Epic, Pyxis
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within the last year
• Certification as a CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
• Certification from NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (photo ID required)
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including county, national, sex offender, criminal, and education verifications
• Education Verification: Degree related to Nuclear Medicine must be verified; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• Immunizations and Health Documentation:

  • TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
  • Tdap vaccine highly recommended but not required
• Color Blind Testing: Required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Skills Checklist: Must be current within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• References: Two clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Non-billable orientation hours are proportional to contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Candidate must review and sign facility’s Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Floating and call requirements are within the scope of practice and facility needs
• Clinical remediation is not allowed for competency exams; candidates have up to 3 attempts to pass required competency tests

This position offers an opportunity for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with PET experience to work in a dynamic adult to geriatric patient population on a travel contract basis in Georgia.