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

Job Description

• Day shift (5 days a week, 8 hours per day; approximately 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
• Call required once every 9 weeks
• Call on weekdays usually ends by 6 PM unless there is a late patient
• Weekend call coverage from 8 AM to 5 PM for specific cases (GI bleeds, bio-leaks, VQs, brain death cases) with minimal call-ins historically
• Work involves patient care in General Nuclear Medicine (routine studies such as Bones, Gastrics, Hepatos, Renals, etc.)
• Nuclear Medicine experience is required; PET/CT experience preferred but not mandatory
• Equipment used includes Siemens cameras (Symbia, Intevo SPECT/CT, Biograph MCT Flow PET/CT)
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered care are essential
• 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 within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including county and national criminal, sex offender, FACIS III, education verification, and others must be current and compliant
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific panels required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and ability to perform job duties
• Immunizations and health screenings required and must be current:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual renewal for positives
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination updated annually
  • Varicella immunity or booster as needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption annually
  • COVID vaccination series or approved exemption (booster preferred but not required)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific acceptable mask types listed)
• Two supervisor references verified within 6 months of start
• Employment verification covering 7 years required, with explanations for any gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklists and competency exams must be current and valid for the duration of the contract
• EKG pass/fail testing required for certain units (confirm if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must renew all expiring documents prior to clearance for assignment start
• Call schedule and patient load are generally manageable with minimal after-hours demands
• This is a travel assignment; local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible

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