Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Day shift, 5x8 hours)
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Patient Ratio: 1:5
Unit: Busy full-service Nuclear Medicine Department in a large hospital setting

Job Description

• Perform duties as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in a high-volume, full-service Nuclear Medicine Department.
• No on-call required.
• Floating is not applicable.
• No weekend requirement, but optional weekend shifts available.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Local candidates within 100-mile radius are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Two forms of government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, social security card, passport).
• Background checks within 60 days of start, including statewide, county, federal, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter.
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted as substitute).
• Separate sex offender search required.
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search required (TN facilities only).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Fit test for 3M N-95 masks within 1 year of start (must pass without limitations).
• Immunization requirements:

  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination.
  • TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if positive, chest X-ray required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30).
• Photo for badge with strict guidelines (passport-style, no glasses, no head coverings except religious, no piercings visible).

Additional Requirements

• Two recent professional references.
• Skills checklist and internal evaluation required if employed with agency for one year or more.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests must be current (within 1 year).
• Facility-specific dress code:

  • Navy blue scrubs for RNs, Caribbean blue for RRTs, steel gray for Surgical and OB Techs.
  • No prints or embroidered scrubs allowed.
  • CT Techs: Ceil blue top and pants with optional white lab coat or matching scrub jacket.
  • Business casual with lab coat for RN Case Managers.
• Confidentiality acknowledgment must be signed prior to start.

Notes

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• One holiday off allowed.
• This is a fast-paced, busy unit requiring strong technical skills and adaptability.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel contract opportunity.