Cardiac PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Mobile & Travel

Cardiac Imaging, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiac Imaging, Inc. in Newark, NJ, is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our national cardiac PET program. You will prepare, administer, and measure radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic studies under a cardiologist's supervision.

Responsibilities include dose calculations, quality control, equipment calibration, patient safety, and accurate documentation. Travel within New York and New Jersey is required as part of mobile and fixed-site operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine from an approved program.
• NMTCB or ARRT certification and state certification, as applicable; certification maintained.
• BLS certification required and maintained.
• Nuclear Cardiology experience preferred.
• Recent graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect or treat cardiac diseases under direction of a cardiologist.
• Calculates, measures and records radiation dosage per physician’s prescription.
• Ensures and maintains quality control in regard to patient care and equipment usage.
• Performs quality control checks on laboratory equipment, meters, and cameras; logs issues.
• Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment; sends out for calibration as needed.
• Disposes of radioactive materials and stores radiopharmaceuticals per safety procedures.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals adhering to safety standards to minimize exposure.
• Records and processes results of procedures.
• Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assists during test procedures.
• Complete system/document backup at end of each scan day.
• Document monthly supply inventory and submit to Corporate.
• Meet with RSO quarterly.
• Inventory and submit supply lists in a timely manner.
• Communicates all issues to provider, Supervisor, and Corporate Office.
• Ensure mobile unit is clean and staff are attired and wearing dosimeters.
• Ensure all signage, licenses, Chemtrec, and ACR related documentation is up to date.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Practice Management Systems

Teamwork

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem-Solving

Bedside Manner

Policy Adherence

Travel within NY/NJ

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine

NMTCB/ARRT Certification and State Certification

BLS Certification

Nuclear Cardiology Experience Preferred

Recent Graduates Welcome

Job description

Cardiac Imaging, Inc. in Newark, NJ, is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our national cardiac PET program. You will prepare, administer, and measure radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic studies under a cardiologist's supervision.

Responsibilities include dose calculations, quality control, equipment calibration, patient safety, and accurate documentation. Travel within New York and New Jersey is required as part of mobile and fixed-site operations.