Nuclear Medicine Technologist
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• On-Call: None
• Floating: No floating required
• Scrub Color: Any
• Local Rate Differential: Yes
• Return to Office (RTO): Required upon submission
• First Time Travelers: Accepted

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• ARRT N (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Nuclear Medicine)
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA certified; ARC may be acceptable with approval
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC) but primarily focus on Nuclear Medicine Tech certifications

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprint Results required within 90 days of start
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 90 days of start
• Pennsylvania PATCH and Medicheck Search Results required within 30-90 days of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start
• Fit test questionnaire and fit mask test (not required for 100% remote non-clinical roles)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates not required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series required (declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC also acceptable)
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through May, with declination options under specific conditions
• Respirator safety clearance required for candidates starting April 7, 2025, and beyond

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam for RNs & LVNs (passing score 88%)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for RNs & LVNs (passing score 88%)
• Other competency exams as applicable

Documentation and Verification

• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days
• Work history verification required for non-clinical and remote candidates
• Education and license/certification verification prior to start and upon expiration
• Facility-specific documents such as badge photo and affidavit for provisional employment required

Additional Notes

• No on-call duties
• No floating assignments
• Candidates must comply with all background, health, and competency requirements prior to start
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment length

This summary provides the key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel assignment in Pennsylvania.