Nuclear Medicine Technologist
New Brunswick, NJ
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (interpreted as 26 weeks)
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Certifications Required:

  • CT Certification
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) Certification
  • R.T. ARRT (R) OR ARRT (CT) OR NMTCB(CT) & NMT Cert (ARRT (N) or NMTCB)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in Nuclear Medicine
• Prior Travel Experience:

  • First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)
• Work Schedule:

  • Every 3rd weekend required
  • No on-call duties
  • Floating to the main hospital as needed (connected by pedestrian bridge)
  • No block scheduling
• Technical Skills:

  • Experience with a range of exams from diagnostic to therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies
  • EPIC charting system experience
  • Familiarity with GE and Philips Nuclear Medicine Cameras
• Dress Code:

  • Black scrubs required

Licensure

• May submit application with a pending New Jersey license

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
  • New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List check within 30 days of start and for extensions
• Health & Safety:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility requirements
  • Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel urine drug screen)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Fit test and respiratory medical clearance prior to start (on-site fit testing mandatory)
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing, valid within 12 months
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units
  • Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation process
• References & Work History:

  • Two references within the last 2 years (one managerial)
  • Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
  • Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start)
• Additional Certifications (if applicable):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not explicitly required for this role
  • Other certifications such as NRP, PALS, Chemo certification, and stroke/trauma CEUs may be required depending on specific assignments or units

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted for this position
• Floating to the main hospital may be required
• No block scheduling or on-call duties
• Black scrubs are required attire
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and safety acknowledgments prior to start

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