Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Southeast Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Med Tech - Nuclear Medicine

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Nuclear Med Tech
• Shift: Days, 5x8 (36 hours/week guaranteed)
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekend Hours: None
• Float Requirements: Between hospital and outpatient center
• Number of Openings: 1

Required Qualifications

• License: Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear (RT-N)
• Certifications: BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Education: Bachelor's degree and graduation from a formal Nuclear Medicine training program
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Med Tech in a hospital-based setting
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Skills and Experience

• General Nuclear Medicine skills required
• Preferred experience with PET imaging
• Experience working with inpatient (IP), outpatient (OP), and emergency room (ER) patients
• Ability to operate Siemens Symbia and Siemens Biograph PET/CT equipment
• Proficient with Epic EMR system
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle complex situations and work as a strong team player
• Flexible and adaptable personality fit

Job Responsibilities

• Perform quality control on nuclear cameras before imaging patients
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to protocols
• Safely operate all equipment and follow radiation safety procedures (ALARA)
• Properly receive, store, and dispose of radioactive materials
• Perform radiation detection surveys and decontaminate as needed
• Review physician orders and schedule patients appropriately
• Collaborate with staff and physicians to ensure optimal patient care
• Document procedures accurately in electronic Nuclear Medicine Information System
• Assist in training new staff and contribute to quality improvement programs
• Maintain compliance with safety, emergency, and regulatory procedures
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Maintain department schedules and adjust as needed to meet patient and physician needs
• Perform equipment quality control testing and stay current with technology upgrades
• Follow hospital policies including PTO and clock-in/out procedures

Work Environment

• 240-bed hospital with Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center
• Use of advanced imaging equipment and technology
• Black scrubs required as dress code
• No call or weekend shifts required

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; no exemptions accepted
• Must be able to work flexibly and adjust schedule based on workload fluctuations
• Expected to arrive within 30 minutes if called in for on-call duties (if applicable)

This position is ideal for Nuclear Med Techs with at least 1 year of hospital-based experience seeking a travel assignment in Missouri with a focus on nuclear medicine and PET imaging.