Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day
• Shift Hours: Varying start times between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM; end times between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Weekend Requirement: PET/CT scans may be performed on Saturdays if needed (e.g., equipment downtime or backlog)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities
• Trauma Level: Preference for experience in Level 1 and II trauma centers
• Equipment Experience: Siemens scanners required
• Radiation Badge: Must be provided by the agency; facility does not supply radiation badges

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in South Carolina (SCRQSA)
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NMTCB (N) or ARRT (N) certification
• NMTCB (CT) or ARRT (R) certification

Health and Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test with specific N95 masks required; refusal to shave or provide own PAPR may result in cancellation
• Immunizations and titers required or accepted:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start; if positive, additional documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31); declinations not accepted
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility and Orientation Information

• Teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 865
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Teal top / Black pants
• Parking: Paid parking at nights and weekends only (one-time $20 pass)
• Orientation modules and first day instructions (FDI) must be completed prior to start; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Passport-style badge photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)
• During hurricane season (June-November), employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; travelers should consider this before accepting or extending assignments

Additional Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Radiation badge processing can take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start patient care without receiving their badge
• Agencies must provide monthly or quarterly radiation exposure reports to the facility
• Various competency exams and certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

This summary includes all critical information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel assignment.