Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Neptune City, NJ - AK 26-15050

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: Neptune City, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Monday–Friday | 42.5 Hours/Week

Pay Rate:
Local: $76–$78/hr
Traveler: $78–$80/hr

Note: This job doesn’t offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic nuclear medicine and cardiac imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety and image quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain nuclear medicine imaging equipment.

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures, including organ imaging, functional studies, and cardiac imaging.

• Perform SPECT and SPECT/CT procedures and assist with PET/CT assignments as needed.

• Evaluate diagnostic images using PACS to ensure image quality and correct patient identification.

• Maintain radiation safety and follow applicable regulations.

• Maintain accurate records of radiopharmaceuticals, procedures, and equipment.

• Use Epic and other clinical systems for documentation and scheduling.

• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.

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

Required Qualifications

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

• Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) license.

• ARRT or NMTCB registry required.

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.

• Experience performing general nuclear medicine and cardiac studies.

• Experience with SPECT and SPECT/CT.

• Familiarity with GE imaging equipment.

• Ability to participate in weekend and holiday on-call coverage.