Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Dallas, Texas
Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, Day shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• 40 hours per week (5 days x 8 hours)
• On-call, weekends, and holidays may be required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit
• Verification of state licensure for Nuclear Medicine Tech required

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Texas
• Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID or passport (name must match all documentation)
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including:

  • 7-year county criminal background search for all locations lived/worked
  • Sex offender search
  • State police investigation for behavioral health (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification for Nuclear Medicine Tech education
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no rapid screens)
• Fit mask test completed onsite during orientation, updated annually
• Negative TB test (TSpot or QGold) within 12 months of start; annual updates required
• Immunization or positive titer documentation for:

  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series and/or positive titer or signed declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers with boosters if needed)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap required for all travelers
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: must pass with 80% or higher; two attempts allowed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for certain specialties; verify if applicable
• Pass/fail testing required for all RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and Cath Lab Techs (may not apply to Nuclear Medicine Tech)
• Candidates must sign acknowledgment of pass/fail testing policies

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style, head and shoulders, clear background)
• Completion of facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Non-employee internet access form
  • Security questionnaire
  • Vaccine exemption forms if applicable
• For ER RNs only: 2 hours of Texas Forensic Evidence Collection training (not applicable here)

References

• Two professional references within the last 3 years required

Additional Notes

• Candidates should confirm specific unit requirements for ACLS and other certifications as needed
• Onboarding documentation and credentialing must be completed prior to start date
• On-call, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required depending on unit needs