Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Cardiac & Radiology
New Brunswick, NJ
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Approximately 6-8 cases per day
• 2 years of experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• No weekends or on-call required
• Block schedule Monday through Friday
• Locals accepted
• Work setting: Adult outpatient clinics and nuclear cardiology
• Experience with: GE systems, gastric emptying, bone scans, liver imaging, perfusion, ventilation, captopril, myocardial scans, and SPECT (Bone, Thyroid, and Cardiac imaging)
• Outpatient clinic environment
• EPIC charting system used
• Any color scrubs allowed

Required Licenses & Certifications

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• New Jersey state license

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check required within 30 days of start
• Must run all aliases for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal
• New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List check required within 30 days of start and for extensions
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start (10-panel minimum)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required (specific testing timelines apply)
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Fit test questionnaire required within 48 hours of confirmation
• Various health immunizations and titers required (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap)
• Color blindness testing required if job tasks require color discrimination

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for all RNs and LPNs within 12 months of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units (e.g., ED, telemetry, critical care)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams with remediation process in place
• Color blind testing within one year of start (if applicable)

Additional Certifications (As Applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required or preferred depending on unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for pediatric units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU, L&D, Mother-Baby units
• CHEMO certification – required for adult and pediatric chemotherapy units
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (online and in-person training required)
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for adult critical care and stroke center units

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required
• Floating policy acknowledgment required for every new assignment or site transfer
• Vendor medical clearance form required for candidates with history of positive TB
• Various CEU (Continuing Education Units) requirements depending on specialty and role (e.g., Stroke, Trauma, Med Surg)
• Specific tech certifications required for allied health professionals (e.g., ARRT for Mammography Tech, NBRC for RRTs)

Documentation & History

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps)
• Skills checklist must be completed and updated annually

Summary

This travel/contract position in Radiology/Cardiology offers a structured Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or call, suitable for both experienced and first-time travelers. The role requires specific certifications and licenses, comprehensive background and health clearances, and adherence to facility-specific policies and training. Candidates must be prepared to complete required competency exams and maintain ongoing compliance with health and safety standards.