Nuclear Medicine Technologist
New brunswick, NJ
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (option for 26 weeks available)
Shift: Day shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Block schedule, Monday to Friday)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 10 hours per day

Job Description

• Work in an outpatient clinic setting specializing in Radiology and Cardiology / Nuclear Medicine.
• Typical caseload: 6-8 cases per day.
• Experience with adult outpatient clinics and nuclear cardiology procedures including:

  • GE imaging
  • Gastric emptying studies
  • Bone scans
  • Liver imaging
  • Perfusion and ventilation scans
  • Captopril studies
  • Myocardial scans
  • SPECT imaging (Bone, Thyroid, Cardiac)
• Charting system used: EPIC.
• Scrub color: Any color allowed.
• No weekends or on-call required.
• Locals and first-time travelers accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification.
• NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Experience working with adult patients.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (one managerial).
• Background check within 30 days of start, including criminal, MVR/DMV, and federal/state exclusions.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test).
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• Immunization or immunity documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer required)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific annual education and safety training (OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Completion of competency exams including medication/pharmacology and any required technical competencies.

Additional Requirements & Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, or other specialty certifications are not required for this position unless specified by the facility or unit.
• IV Certification required for RNs only (not applicable here).
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication competency may be required if applicable.
• Color vision testing required only if job tasks involve color discrimination.

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Block scheduling permitted, Monday through Friday.
• No weekend or on-call shifts.
• Outpatient clinic environment.
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system.

Notes for Candidates

• Candidates must provide government-issued photo ID and driver’s license within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and ensure all documentation matches legal name.
• Fit testing requires clean-shaven face unless approved medical/religious accommodation is provided.
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and clearances prior to start date.
• Locals and first-time travelers are welcome to apply.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel contract in New Jersey.