Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 5 days a week (5x8s)
• Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• No weekends required

Job Requirements

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• PET/CT Certified or MIC CT Cross Trainer Certification (if MIC CT Cross Trainer certification is needed, it must be completed prior to start)
• ARRT Certification or CNMT Certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a 3rd party vendor (official transcripts required; photocopies not accepted)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit (facility will notify)
• Abuse registry search required only for specific behavioral health units (not applicable here)

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no declinations or exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD required)
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required or specific alternative titers as outlined
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination required (no exemptions or declinations accepted)

Facility Specific Documents & Requirements

• Professional appearance guidelines to be reviewed and acknowledged
• Release authorization and TB screening forms to be completed prior to start
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if required)
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment not required for this role
• Radiation badge: Candidates must supply their own radiation badge; not provided by agency

Additional Notes

• Must comply with a 50-mile radius rule for travel to the facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist and competency exams may be required as applicable
• No mention of ACLS, PALS, or other advanced certifications required for this role

This position is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists who are PET/CT certified or willing to complete MIC CT Cross-trainer certification prior to starting. The role offers a standard weekday schedule with no weekend shifts. Compliance with extensive background, health, and immunization requirements is mandatory.