Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Point Pleasant (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Point Pleasant, NJ, seeks a qualified nuclear medicine professional to perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and high-quality image acquisition and documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, assessing patients, and collaborating with radiologists and nurses to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certification in Nuclear Medicine imaging and radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety and infection prevention practices.
• Proficiency with nuclear medicine imaging equipment and image processing workflows.
• Ability to assess patients, obtain high-quality images, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with a patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals following established protocols.
• Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment to acquire, process, and evaluate images.
• Conduct patient assessment prior to procedures and provide compassionate, educational communication.
• Follow radiation safety and infection control standards.
• Perform quality control checks on imaging equipment.
• Document procedure details and results in the EMR.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and other clinical team members.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety

Image processing workflows

Patient assessment & communication

Teamwork

Education

Certification in Nuclear Medicine

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

to perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials in a patient-centered setting.

Key Duties

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals following established protocols.
• Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment to acquire, process, and evaluate images.
• Conduct patient assessment prior to procedures and ensure compassionate, educational communication with patients and families.
• Follow strict radiation safety and infection control standards.
• Perform quality control checks on imaging equipment.
• Document procedure details and results accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and other clinical team members to support optimal patient care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Training/certification in nuclear medicine imaging and radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety, sterile/infection prevention practices, and quality control.
• Proficiency with nuclear medicine imaging equipment and image processing workflows.
• Ability to assess patients, obtain high-quality images, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a patient-focused, compassionate approach.