Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days a week, 40 hours/week)
Call Requirement:

• Call once every 9 weeks
• Weekday call usually ends by 6 PM unless a late patient arrives
• Weekend call coverage from 8 AM to 5 PM for specific urgent cases; minimal call-ins historically

Job Description

• Provide patient care in General Nuclear Medicine (routine studies such as Bones, Gastrics, Hepatos, Renals, etc.)
• Nuclear Medicine experience required
• PET/CT experience preferred but not mandatory; if PET/CT trained, potential rotation through PET department
• Use Siemens imaging equipment (Symbia, Intevo SPECT/CT, Biograph MCT Flow PET/CT)
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered care approach required
• Local travelers within 75 miles are not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Kentucky
• Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Certifications & Competencies

• Must maintain current BLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics (review prior to start)
• Must complete required competency exams annually via designated platforms (e.g., medication/pharmacology, unit-specific competencies, math ability) with passing scores
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for certain units (not specifically stated as required here but may be relevant if rotating)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if applicable
• Skills checklists must be current and renewed annually

Experience Requirements

• Nuclear Medicine experience required (no explicit years stated, but must have relevant experience)
• PET/CT experience preferred but not required
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide two supervisor references verified within 6 months of start
• Employment history verification covering 7 years required, with explanations for any gaps over 30 days
• Various facility-specific policies and agreements must be signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, acceptable use, electronic communications)
• Call schedule and expectations are minimal and well-defined, with low frequency of being called in on weekends

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with strong nuclear medicine skills, preferably with PET/CT experience, to work in a hospital setting with Siemens imaging equipment and a defined call schedule. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory.