Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $52-62 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Avon By The Sea, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Position : PET / Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Float)
Facility : Outpatient Imaging Network
Location : East Brunswick, New Jersey
Department : PET / Nuclear Medicine
Job Type: Full Time – Day Shift

Schedule :
Monday – Friday | Shift times vary based on departmental needs

Compensation :
$52/hr – $62/hr
Full benefits package included

Position Summary

The PET / Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals, PET, CT, and Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment to evaluate the body’s internal structures and functions. This role is responsible for preparing and administering radioactive materials, ensuring patient safety and comfort, operating advanced imaging technology, and maintaining radiation safety standards across multiple outpatient imaging locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PET and Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures according to physician orders and departmental protocols
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately
• Operate PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment
• Monitor patients throughout imaging procedures and ensure patient comfort
• Maintain radiation safety and infection control standards
• Perform quality assurance and equipment checks as required
• Document patient information and imaging procedures accurately
• Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare staff to ensure quality patient care
• Float between multiple outpatient imaging locations as needed
• Adhere to all department and facility safety protocols

Education & Experience Requirements

• NJDEP State License required
• CPR certification required
• ARRT(CT) or NMTCB/CT Fusion Modality certification required
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB(N) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of PET / Nuclear Medicine experience preferred
• Experience operating PET/CT imaging equipment preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong patient care and communication skills
• Attention to detail and image quality
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Adaptability and flexibility between locations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to radiation safety standards

Physical / Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout imaging departments for extended periods
• Frequent operation of imaging and computer equipment
• Ability to assist and position patients during procedures
• Exposure to radiopharmaceuticals and specialized imaging equipment
• Ability to work in fast-paced outpatient imaging environments

Medical Solutions Direct Hire Job ID #998406.

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.