Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

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

Job Details

• Shift: Varies anytime between 7 AM - 5 PM
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Cardiac only department)
• Average Daily Case Load: Approximately 10 cases per day across 4 SPECT locations and 1 Cardiac PET department
• Rotation: Techs rotate through all locations and help cover weekends and holidays
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: Occasional weekend call during the day (7 AM - 5 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within the last year
• ARRT (R) or ARRT (N) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education Verification: Degree verification required; 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
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Competency Exams:

  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Other competency exams as applicable per specialty and facility policy

Work Environment & Expectations

• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Dress Code: Professional appearance required (specific dress and appearance policies apply)
• Code of Conduct: Must review and sign prior to start
• References: Two clinical references required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Candidates must be able to work within the scope of practice and rotate through multiple locations within the department.
• Full compliance with all credentialing, background checks, and health requirements is necessary to start on time. Delays in compliance may result in assignment start date being pushed back.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac nuclear medicine environment with a supportive team and varied case load.