Nuclear Medicine Technologist 6 Radiology/Cardiology
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a specialty in Radiology / Cardiology. This role involves working in adult, pediatric, clinic, hospital, and nuclear cardiology settings. The position requires proficiency with Siemens equipment and performing a variety of nuclear medicine procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ARRT Nuclear Medicine (ARRT N) certification
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification
• Prior traveler experience (not a first-time traveler)

Work Details

• Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (blocked schedule)
• Call: Rotating nights
• Weekend: Every 3rd weekend required
• Ratios: 1:4
• Float: None
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Scrubs: Royal Blue
• Unit Systems: EPIC and Pyxis

Procedures & Equipment

• Equipment: Siemens
• Procedures Include:

  • Gastric Emptying
  • HIDA Scan
  • Muga Scan
  • Bone Scan (3 Phase, Limited, Whole Body)
  • Brain Scan (Cerebral Blood Flow)
  • Liver/Spleen Scan (Liver Imaging, Liver Scan-Hemangioma)
  • Lung Scan (DTPA Aerosol, Perfusion, Ventilation/Perfusion)
  • Renal Flow (Flow/Function, Renal/Perfusion, Three Phase, With Lasix)
  • Shunt Studies (Abdominal, Ventricular)
  • Thyroid Studies (Cancer Survey, I-123 Uptake Scan, Uptake Scan)
  • Tumor Localization (Limited, Whole Body)
  • SPECT (Bone, Brain, Liver, Renal, Sestamibi parathyroid scan)
  • Myocardial (Adenosine Infusion, Exercise/Rest-Multiple, Pharmacological Stress)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge experience
• Trauma Level I and II experience

Required Background & Compliance

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (updated annually if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if applicable)
• TB screening and chest x-ray as applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various state-specific registry and exclusion list checks

Required Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for ER and Behavioral Health nurses

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete a competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties
• Multiple facility-specific orientation and compliance modules required prior to start
• Badge photo and confidentiality agreements required
• Candidates must complete annual compliance and education training modules
• References and performance evaluations may be required based on prior work history

This position offers a comprehensive clinical experience in nuclear medicine with a focus on cardiology and radiology procedures, requiring seasoned professionals with prior travel experience and strong technical skills.