Nuclear | Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Locum Tenens Travel Job in Charlotte, NC
Advance your healthcare career as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with this 13-week locum tenens travel assignment in Charlotte, North Carolina (28204). Join a leading hospital-based Nuclear Medicine Department and provide expert clinical support in a vibrant city known for its thriving healthcare jobs market, cultural attractions, and excellent quality of life. Apply now to join our healthcare team in Charlotte!
Job Details – Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Charlotte, NC)

• Assignment Type: Locum tenens (Travel contract)
• Location: Charlotte, NC 28204 (North Carolina healthcare jobs)
• Facility Setting: Hospital-based Nuclear Medicine Department
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (August 27, 2025 – November 26, 2025)
• Shift Schedule: 8-hour days, Monday – Friday (07:00 – 15:30)
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1890 - $1940 per week
• Call Requirement: Rotational call on Saturday/Sunday (6a–11a, must arrive within 30 minutes)
• Float Requirement: Float to local Charlotte area medical centers as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours on unit
• Unit Details: 3 rooms, average daily census 14–21
• Equipment: All GE nuclear medicine equipment

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• NMTCB certification required (no exceptions)
• PET scan experience required
• Experience with adult, pediatric, and geriatric patient populations
• Proficiency in Epic charting system and NUCTRAC
• Active NC or Compact state license (must be in hand by start date)
• Ability to float to affiliate hospitals in the Charlotte area
• Strong clinical skills in:
• Gastric Emptying, HIDA Scan, Muga Scan, PET Scan
• Bone & Brain Scans (3 phase, limited, whole body, cerebral blood flow)
• Liver/Spleen Scans (liver flow, imaging, hemangioma)
• Lung Scans (DTPA aerosol, perfusion, ventilation/perfusion)
• Renal Flow (flow/function, perfusion, 3 phase, with Lasix)
• Thyroid Studies (cancer survey, I-123 uptake, uptake scan)
• Tumor Localization (limited & whole body)
• SPECT (bone, brain, liver, renal, sestamibi parathyroid scan)
• Myocardial (pharmacological stress, thallium stress test)

• Professional skills: venipuncture, isolation precautions, management/lead experience, starting and maintaining peripheral IVs, handling/disposal of radioactive materials
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities
  • Perform all routine and advanced nuclear medicine scans and procedures using GE equipment
  • Deliver high-quality patient care to diverse populations (adults, pediatrics, geriatrics)
  • Participate in rotational weekend call coverage as required
  • Float to other Charlotte-area medical centers to support clinical operations
  • Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and NUCTRAC systems
  • Adhere to all safety protocols for radioactive materials
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes
  • Engage in unit orientation and ongoing professional training
  If you are an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist seeking a rewarding travel healthcare job in Charlotte, NC, with strong PET scan skills and a passion for patient care, apply now to join our clinical team!
  Benefits
  401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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