Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET/CT & General Nuclear Medicine
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Call required.
• Day shift hours may shift slightly due to scheduled patients.
• Requires good communication skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered care.
• Prefer technologist experienced with various PET/CT scans including general FDG Oncology, NET, PSMA, Neurology, and Cardiac imaging.
• Equipment used includes Siemens cameras (Symbias, Intevo SPECT/CT, Biograph MCT Flow PET/CT).
• Travelers will rotate between General Nuclear Medicine (routine studies like Bones, Gastrics, Hepatos, Renals, etc.) and PET/CT.
• Local travelers within 75 miles are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Kentucky.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Certifications (may be required depending on unit/specialty)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, RQI accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, RQI accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, RQI accepted; ENPC acceptable in lieu of PALS.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for Labor & Delivery.
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable).
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – if applicable.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – if applicable.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card – if applicable.
• Other specialty certifications as required by unit or specialty.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including county and national criminal searches, sex offender search, FACIS III, education verification, and transcript/diploma verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually, confirming good health and ability to perform job duties.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year, renewed annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (updated annually)
  • COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (updated annually)

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams via Relias or equivalent, updated annually.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam with minimum 80% passing score.
• Color blindness testing within 1 year.
• RN Math Ability Competency Exam (if applicable).
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for certain specialties (not typically Nuclear Medicine Tech).
• Skills checklists as required, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references verified within 6 months of start, preferably from direct supervisors.
• Employment verification covering the last 7 years.
• Explanation required for any employment gaps longer than 30 days.
• Must sign facility-specific non-clinical agreements (e.g., confidentiality, acceptable use, electronic communications, password policy).

Notes

• Travelers must have a renewal plan in place for any certifications or licenses expiring during the contract.
• Candidates must be prepared to rotate between different types of nuclear medicine studies.
• This position requires flexibility with call and shift hours.

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