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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Required Skills/Experience: PET/CT experience. IV starts and PACS experience. Outpatient & Inpatient experience
Preferred Skills/Experience: Lymphoscintigraphy imaging. Previous Charge Experience: Preferred.
Special Requests: Cannot apply to any James Cancer Hospital & Research facilities if you have an active application to any Ohio State University facilities.
Unit Details: Adult patient population. Majority oncology-focused imaging; also serves neurology patients. Includes Whole-body FDG, Brain PET, Limited Cardiac PET, Neuroendocrine imaging.
Shift & Scheduling: Monday through Friday, no weekends. Monday-Thursday shift is either 0700-1530 or 0800-1630 and will be communicated in advance; work schedule is posted the previous month. Shift time on Fridays is variable first shift. Exact time will depend on the operational needs of the JOCC NM department and will be communicated to the technologist prior to Friday by the JOCC lead technologist.
Floating Requirements: On Friday, the technologist will float to the JOCC Nuclear Medicine/PET department (directly across the street). Variable first shift.
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs
Nuclear Medicine Technologists are well-compensated specialists, with a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics national median wage of $97,020 (May 2024). Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech jobs are available in hospitals, imaging centers, and cancer treatment facilities across the country, with growing demand driven by PET imaging and theranostics. Job descriptions emphasize radiopharmaceutical handling, PET/SPECT imaging, and radiation safety. These roles are rewarding because nuclear medicine is central to diagnosing and treating serious disease - and travel contracts pair strong pay with the flexibility to work nationwide.
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in Ohio
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist is an allied health professional who prepares and administers small amounts of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) and then uses specialized cameras to image how those tracers move through the body. These scans help physicians diagnose and treat conditions including cancer, heart disease, and thyroid disorders. Job responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating PET and SPECT/gamma cameras, following strict radiation-safety protocols, and monitoring patients during imaging. Most are certified through the ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT).