Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Neptune, NJ - DS 26-13260

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: Neptune, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Monday–Friday | 40 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $2,000 – $2,800/week (Based on Experience)
Traveler: $2,500 – $3,100/week (Based on Experience)

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform general nuclear medicine and cardiac studies, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, and maintain radiation-safety and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in a busy hospital setting.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

• Valid NJDEP license.

• Current ARRT or NMTCB registry.

• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

• Experience with general nuclear medicine and cardiac studies.

• Experience with organ imaging, functional studies, SPECT, and SPECT/CT.

• Knowledge of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, handling, storage, and disposal.

• Strong understanding of radiation protection and nuclear medicine safety standards.

• Experience with PACS/PACS workstations.

• Familiarity with EPIC, TeleTracking, and Nuclear Medicine Information Systems preferred.

• Strong patient-care, communication, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nuclear medicine examinations, including organ imaging and functional studies.

• Perform cardiac nuclear medicine studies according to established protocols.

• Prepare, handle, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive tracer compounds safely and accurately.

• Operate and monitor nuclear medicine imaging equipment.

• Perform SPECT and SPECT/CT examinations as assigned.

• Assist physicians with therapeutic radioisotope procedures under established safety protocols.

• Position and immobilize patients to obtain optimal diagnostic images.

• Evaluate images using PACS/PACS workstations for patient identification, image quality, and diagnostic value.

• Maintain radiation protection for patients, staff, visitors, and self.

• Calibrate equipment and perform radionuclide assays before procedures.

• Receive and inspect radiopharmaceutical packages according to applicable regulations.

• Maintain accurate documentation of radioactive material receipt, use, storage, and disposal.

• Maintain clean and contamination-free examination rooms, equipment, and work areas.

• Rotate assignments as needed, including Cardiology and PET/CT.

• Complete documentation and clerical responsibilities using EPIC, TeleTracking, Nuclear Medicine Information System, and other computer systems.

• Assist with patient scheduling and computer processing related to nuclear medicine examinations.

• Provide patient assistance and communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Maintain accurate patient records and proper patient identification throughout the imaging process.

• Participate in quality improvement, safety, infection-control, and departmental initiatives.

• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage, on-call assignments, and overtime as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.