Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Eatontown, NJ
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Eatontown, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Hours: 9 hours per day, 45 hours per week
Schedule: No weekends, no call
Cases: 8-10 cases per day

Job Description

• Work in a summer-friendly Jersey Shore location.
• Strong myocardial knowledge and skills required.
• Experience with GE and Siemens equipment preferred.
• Use of EPIC charting system.
• Scrub color is flexible.
• Locals and first-time travelers accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year.
• Certification: ARRT required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with GE Healthcare equipment.

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and driver's license required within 48 hours of signing.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start; no open cases allowed.
• E-Verify clearance required.
• Multiple background screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions.
• Attestation required if background check is pending at start.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (one managerial).
• New Jersey work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or equivalent required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Preferred but not explicitly required for this role.
• Other certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) not required for this specialty.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of signing.
• IV Therapy/Infusion exam required within 72 hours of signing.
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) required with remediation policy.
• Annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training acknowledgment.
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start; additional clearance if history of positive TB.
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start; on-site fit testing mandatory.
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire required if job tasks involve glove use.
• Color blindness test required if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Hepatitis B immunity confirmed by titer or vaccination compliance.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella immunity confirmed by titer or vaccination.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within past 10 years required.

Additional Notes

• Any time off or schedule requests must be submitted with application and approved before offer.
• Candidates must bring all required documentation to orientation.
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and ensure all names are included in background checks.
• On-site fit testing requires clean-shaven face unless approved accommodation is provided.
• Facility requires completion of floating policy for every new assignment or site transfer.
• Candidates switching between sites with less than 30-day gap may reuse some documentation.

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with no weekends or call, ideal for those seeking work-life balance in a travel contract role.