Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) | Day Shift

HealthForce; United States; On-site; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated travel support

Direct deposit weekly

Job summary

HealthForce is seeking an experienced Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) for a high-impact travel contract in Newton, New Jersey. You will work in an advanced imaging environment, performing diagnostic procedures and operating SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems with a focus on patient care.

This travel role offers competitive weekly compensation and dedicated travel support. Day shifts are typical, with potential on-call rotations depending on department needs.

Qualifications

• ARRT (N) certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMTCB also considered)
• New Jersey State Licensure or eligibility
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Verifiable radiation safety training
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program
• 1+ years of recent clinical nuclear medicine imaging experience
• Proven hands-on proficiency with radiopharmaceutical handling and hot lab dose calculations
• Strong working knowledge of SPECT/CT procedures and general nuclear medicine protocols
• Prior travel healthcare contract experience (preferred)
• PET/CT experience or high-volume hospital setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Radiopharmaceutical preparation: calculate, assay, and administer radiopharmaceuticals per ALARA standards
• Diagnostic imaging: position patients, set imaging parameters, operate gamma cameras, SPECT/CT systems
• Image quality & analysis: review scans, process data, support radiologists
• Patient care & education: explain exams, take histories, monitor vitals, post-procedure safety
• Quality assurance & regulatory: perform QC, meter checks, dose calibrator tests, maintain records
• Clinical documentation: chart administrations and procedures in the EHR

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

1+ years clinical nuclear medicine imaging experience

Strong knowledge of SPECT/CT procedures

Radiopharmaceutical handling proficiency

Job description

Location: Newton, NJ

Pay: $2,643.80 / week

Job Type: Full-time, Travel / Contract

Shift: Day Shift

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) for a high-impact travel contract in Newton, New Jersey. In this role, you will work in an advanced imaging environment, performing diagnostic procedures, operating sophisticated SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems, and delivering exceptional patient care.

If you are a flexible professional looking for competitive weekly compensation in northern New Jersey, we want to hear from you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly Gross Pay: $2,643.80 per week

• Dedicated travel support and clinical advocacy

• Direct deposit paid weekly

Key Responsibilities

• Radiopharmaceutical Preparation: Calculate, assay, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with strict ALARA and radiation safety standards.

• Diagnostic Imaging: Position patients, set imaging parameters, and operate gamma cameras, SPECT/CT, and specialized nuclear medicine equipment.

• Image Quality & Analysis: Review acquired scans for diagnostic quality, process data sets, and collaborate closely with reading radiologists.

• Patient Care & Education: Guide patients through exam expectations, take clinical histories, monitor vitals, and provide post-procedure radiation safety instructions.

• Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance: Perform daily/weekly camera quality control (QC), survey meter checks, dose calibrator constancy tests, and maintain comprehensive records for state and federal regulatory oversight.

• Clinical Documentation: Accurately chart radiopharmaceutical administration, procedure notes, and patient records within the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Qualifications & Requirements

Licensure & Certifications:

• ARRT (N) certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMTCB also considered where applicable)

• New Jersey State Licensure (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) or eligibility to practice upon start

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers

• Verifiable radiation safety training

Education & Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program

• 1+ years of recent clinical nuclear medicine imaging experience

• Proven hands-on proficiency with radiopharmaceutical compounding/handling and hot lab dose calculations

• Strong working knowledge of SPECT/CT procedures and general nuclear medicine protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior travel healthcare contract experience

• Dedicated clinical experience in PET/CT scanning or within a high-volume, full-service hospital setting

Work Environment & Schedule

• Setting: Hospital nuclear medicine suite / radiology department adhering to strict radiation safety standards.

• Hours: Day shifts; flexibility is required to support department workflow, procedure volume, and potential on-call rotations.