Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Pride Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health in Hackensack is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures and administer radiopharmaceuticals. This full-time position guarantees 40 hours per week with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The technologist will assist with Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT procedures, maintaining compliance with all safety regulations. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a hospital setting and possess

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Perform radionuclide imaging and functional studies.
• Assist physicians with therapeutic radioisotope procedures.
• Evaluate image quality using PACS.
• Operate Nuclear Medicine equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare radioactive tracer compounds.
• Calibrate imaging equipment and assay radionuclides.
• Receive, inspect, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to NRC and state regulations.
• Maintain radiation safety and contamination-free work environments.
• Rotate through Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, and PET/CT as needed.
• Utilize Epic, PACS, Teletracking, and Nuclear Medicine Information Systems.
• Perform patient scheduling and documentation.
• Provide excellent patient care while following A.I.D.E.T. communication standards.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical Preparation &

PACS

Epic EMR

Radiation Safety

Equipment Calibration

Image Evaluation

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduated from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

Shift: Days | Monday–Friday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and produce high-quality diagnostic images in a busy hospital environment. The technologist will also assist with Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT procedures while maintaining compliance with all radiation safety regulations.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• 5 x 8-hour shifts
• No holidays
• No on-call

Responsibilities

• Perform general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Perform radionuclide imaging and functional studies.
• Assist physicians with therapeutic radioisotope procedures.
• Evaluate image quality using PACS.
• Operate Nuclear Medicine equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare radioactive tracer compounds.
• Calibrate imaging equipment and assay radionuclides.
• Receive, inspect, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to NRC and state regulations.
• Maintain radiation safety and contamination-free work environments.
• Rotate through Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, and PET/CT as needed.
• Utilize Epic, PACS, Teletracking, and Nuclear Medicine Information Systems.
• Perform patient scheduling and documentation.
• Provide excellent patient care while following A.I.D.E.T. communication standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience in a busy hospital setting.
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Certifications

• Active NJDEP License
• ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) or NMTCB Registry
• BLS (AHA)

Preferred Experience

• Nuclear Cardiology
• CT Experience
• Hospital-based Nuclear Medicine

Required Skills

• Radiopharmaceutical Preparation & Administration
• PACS
• Epic EMR
• Radiation Safety
• Equipment Calibration
• Image Evaluation
• Documentation

Facility Details

• Shift: Days (9:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Contract Length: 125 days (approximately 18 weeks)
• Holidays: None
• On-Call: None

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.