Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Facility: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (MedStar Health System)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: June 16 or June 30
Shift: 5x8 Day shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Preferably 1 year hospital-based experience
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment
• Certifications required (one of the following):

  • ARRT N
  • NMTCB
  • CNMT
  • ASCP
  • BLS (Basic Life Support, AHA or ARC)
• Skills required with equipment and procedures:

  • GE, Hitachi, Phillips, Siemens, Toshiba
  • HIDA Scan, Bone Scan, Lung Scan, Thyroid Studies
• Professional knowledge and skills:

  • Start and maintain Peripheral IV
  • Isolation Precautions
  • Handling, storing, and disposal of radioactive materials
  • Basic knowledge of nuclear medicine theory and techniques
  • Radiation safety practices
  • Knowledge of specialized and complex Molecular Imaging procedures
• Ability to work under stressful and emergent situations
• Effective communication skills

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 402
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Available (cost applies)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 and E-Verify attestation
• Valid State License prior to start
• Background Check within 90 days (including criminal, SSN trace, and relevant state/county searches)
• Drug Screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Physical Exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • COVID-19 Vaccination (medical/religious exemptions require approval)
  • Flu Vaccination (seasonal, required for travelers starting after 10/7/24)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (recommended for certain positions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
• N95 Fit Mask test within 9 months of start (updated annually)
• Annual HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Completion of facility-specific modules (Sitels) prior to start
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in the last 3 years
• Employment application with 7 years of work history, education, license, and contact information

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for RN/LPNs in ED or Pediatrics
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required by unit
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) for Labor & Delivery candidates
• Tech Certification Verification (national) based on profession/state

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required within 3 years, passing score 80%)
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person)
• General Competency Exam (required within 3 years, passing score 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for applicable nursing units)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established teaching hospital with a strong focus on nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, requiring experienced professionals with specialized certifications and skills.