Nuclear Medicine Technologist
East Stroudsburg, PA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location

East Stroudsburg, PA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8-Hour Shifts (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) | Every other weekend expected (approximately 6 weekend shifts per contract) | On-call not required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of diagnostic and cardiac Nuclear Medicine studies for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Conduct Nuclear Cardiology procedures including myocardial exercise/rest and pharmacologic stress studies
• Safely store, handle, and dispose of radioactive materials in accordance with applicable regulations
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs as required for procedure administration
• Operate gamma camera and imaging equipment within a department of approximately 3 rooms averaging approximately 8 patients per day
• Maintain compliance with all required certifications including BLS and Nuclear Medicine certification (ARRT(N) or CNMT/NMTCB)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience
• Hospital Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology experience required
• ARRT(N) or CNMT/NMTCB certification required
• BLS certification required
• Valid state license or certification required at time of submission
• Demonstrated experience with IV placement and maintenance
• Experience storing, handling, and disposing of radioactive materials required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard travel rate (local rate differential applies for candidates within 50 miles)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• PET certification or experience preferred
• Experience with gastric emptying, HIDA, MUGA, bone scans (3-phase, limited, whole-body), lung perfusion/ventilation-perfusion studies, renal studies with Lasix, SPECT bone imaging, and thyroid I-123 uptake studies preferred
• Familiarity with GE and/or Siemens imaging equipment preferred; Epic EMR experience preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital Nuclear Medicine department performing a wide variety of diagnostic and cardiac imaging procedures
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this contract opportunity