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

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.

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).

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).

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.

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ADDRESS350 BoulevardPassaic, NJ 07055

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Passaic, NJ is higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing and transportation.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

In summer, the average high temperature is around 85°F, and the average low is around 65°F.
In winter, the average high temperature is around 40°F, and the average low is around 25°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Passaic, NJ, but they may require some effort to find due to high demand.

Transportation

Passaic, NJ is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
Public transportation options include buses and trains for easy commuting within the city and to neighboring areas.

Demographics

Passaic, NJ has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged.
Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Passaic, NJ offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities in nearby parks, and access to sports facilities for recreational activities.

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