Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT)
Passaic, NJ
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Nuclear Medicine Technician - Travel Assignment

Location: Passaic, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)

Job Summary

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in collaboration with radiologists and a multidisciplinary team.
• Operate mobile and stationary radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment.
• Process and transmit images to PACS.
• Provide quality imaging services requiring extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in New Jersey.
• Certification by ARRT or NMTCB in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Minimum of 1 year of acute clinical radiology experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Completion of workplace violence prevention training (DCI/BVP).

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination series plus booster or completed declination.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza (seasonal), and Tdap (declinations may not be accepted in some locations).
• Annual respirator fit test (3M 1860(s) or 3M 9205+ masks accepted depending on location).
• Tuberculosis test within one year of start date.
• Annual physical/health statement confirming fitness to work.
• National criminal background check within one year of start date (with some state-specific timing requirements).
• Drug screening within 60 days of start date (minimum 10-panel including THC; California locations require additional saliva THC testing).
• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport).
• Completion of specialty and core competency exams with a minimum score of 80%.
• Submission of updated resume and two professional references (one must be from a manager or direct supervisor).
• Completion of agency attestation and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation accepted).
• Annual color-blind test.
• Signed current job description (within the past year).

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This role supports diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and requires collaboration with radiologists.
• The position demands strong knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and radiographic equipment operation.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Technician travel assignment.