Profession: Radiology / Cardiology
Specialty: Nuclear Medicine
Location: Shakopee, MN 55379
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (may adjust to 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM if covering PTO)
Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week
Block Schedule: Not applicable
Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 3 shifts per assignment without penalty
We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support a busy imaging lab in an acute care hospital environment. The role involves working independently at times and supporting nuclear cardiology studies ordered by multiple cardiology groups. Candidates should be confident, adaptable, and proficient with isolation precautions and radioactive material handling.
Perform nuclear medicine procedures according to physician orders and safety protocols.
Work with cardiac imaging for outpatient and inpatient adult populations.
Operate nuclear medicine equipment and ensure proper storage and disposal of radioactive materials.
Maintain documentation, comply with regulatory standards, and follow hospital protocols.
Collaborate with cardiology and radiology teams to ensure timely and accurate diagnostics.
Float within scope to meet department needs.
Independently manage lab when primary tech is on PTO.
Minimum 3 years of experience in nuclear medicine.
Adult patient care experience in hospital and nuclear cardiology settings.
Strong understanding of isolation protocols and radioactive material handling.
Ability to operate standard nuclear medicine equipment and chart via Epic (Excellian).
Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) – Required
Pending license accepted
Average Daily Census: ~5 patients
On-Call: Not required
Weekend Coverage: None
Work Setting: Acute care, nuclear cardiology
Scrub Color: Dark Gray
Parking: Free (unrestricted spaces)
Locals Accepted: Yes
First-Time Travelers: Not accepted