Job ID: 907843
Job TitleNuclear Medicine Technologist
LocationHackensack, NJ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM | 5 x 8-hour shifts | No weekends, no holidays, no on-call
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals; perform radionuclide procedures including organ imaging, function studies, and assisting physicians in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
- Evaluate radiographic images using the PACS workstation to ensure proper patient identification and diagnostic quality.
- Calibrate equipment, assay radionuclides, and prepare radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
- Receive and inspect radiopharmaceutical packages per state and NRC guidelines; maintain accurate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Rotate work assignments as needed, including Cardiology and PET/CT; perform required clerical duties using EPIC, Teletracking System, and Nuclear Medicine Information System.
- Maintain orderliness, cleanliness, and contamination-free conditions; adhere to all NRC, state, and JCAHO guidelines and practices.
Required Qualifications- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in a busy hospital setting.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
- Valid NJDEP license required.
- ARRT or NMTCB registry required.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
- Proficiency with phlebotomy and EPIC; ability to perform Nuclear Medicine and/or PET exams.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in General Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology.
- PET imaging experience.
- CT imaging experience.
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a high-volume, acute care environment with a consistent daytime schedule and no weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements.
- Gain diverse experience across Nuclear Medicine modalities including Cardiology and PET/CT rotations.