Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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We're Hiring: Travel Nuclear Med Tech

Location: Manchester, Kentucky

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 hour shifts (Day shift)

Pay: Weekly pay package: up to $3500 Weekly Gross Pay

Duration: 13 weeks

Why Apply? The Ultimate Travel Balance

• If you are looking for an assignment that offers a fantastic pace of work and zero burnout, this is it.
• Low Volume, High Autonomy: Average just 2 patients per day.
• Unbeatable Schedule: Keep your evenings, weekends, and holidays completely free.
• Outdoor & Weekend Adventures: Nestled near incredible hiking, ATV trails, state parks, and a beautiful lake in nearby London, KY. Plus, you're less than two hours away from Gatlinburg, TN for perfect weekend getaways!

Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced, highly autonomous Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide critical 13-week leave-of-absence coverage at our facility in Manchester, KY. As the sole tech on-site, you will manage a low-volume workload consisting of approximately 50 to 60 studies per month (~12 to 13 per week).



The patient mix is roughly 75% scheduled outpatients and 25% hospital inpatients.


Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality nuclear medicine imaging, primarily focused on cardiac/heart scans (~50 per month).
• Perform occasional general scans including HIDA, bone, MUGA, lung scans, and I-131 therapies.
• Manage extensive, meticulous nuclear medicine documentation and record-keeping to ensure continuous readiness for Joint Commission inspections.
• Provide compassionate, top-tier care to patients while collaborating seamlessly with physicians and surrounding hospital units.

Requirements & Qualifications


Must-Haves:

• Licensure: Must hold an active, valid Kentucky State Certification/License (due to strict state regulations, out-of-state licenses without KY reciprocity cannot be considered).
• Certification: ARRT(N) and/or CNMT registered.
• Experience: Proven track record of working independently in a nuclear medicine department with strong documentation and compliance habits.
• Compliance: Ability to successfully pass standard hospital background checks, drug screenings, and health/immunization vetting.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Hands-on experience with the GE 830 scanner.
• Proficiency with MIM software.
• Experience navigating Epic EMR for charting and scheduling.

To Apply:



If you are a self-driven Nuclear Medicine Tech with an active Kentucky license looking for a lucrative, low-stress travel assignment, we want to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!


Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:


With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.


* This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.