Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Monday – Friday
• Patient population: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Possible floating to another nearby facility for STAT inpatient cases
• Call requirements: Possible call 1-2 days per week and every fourth weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Required to comply fully with orientation and onboarding timelines

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine
• 1st time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• NMTCB or ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) certification
• State license: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on specialty area
• Other certifications may be required based on unit or specialty (refer to clinical guidelines)

Clinical Skills & Procedures

• Experience with:

  • HIDA scans
  • Bone scans
  • Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Gastric Emptying studies
  • Brain Death studies
  • Myocardial Perfusion SPECT
  • I-123 scan/uptake
  • I-131 Whole body scan and Ablations (<30 mCi)
  • Renal scans with or without Lasix
  • Parathyroid scans
• Familiarity with Epic, Pyxis, and PACS systems required
• Scrub color options: Black, Gray, or Purple

Compliance & Screening

• Background check required within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (degree or equivalent certification)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 60 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• Color blindness test required
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency may be required depending on unit

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Two clinical references required
• Must review and sign code of conduct and dress/professional appearance policies prior to start

Work Environment

• No weekend shifts except for call
• Maximum return-to-office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Floating to other nearby facility possible for urgent inpatient cases

Requirements/Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Recent Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• NMTCB or ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

This position is suitable for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working with a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures and patient populations from pediatrics to geriatrics. Prior travel experience is not required.