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

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.

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