Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CWR)
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (No weekends, holidays, or on-call)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $2,410 Weekly (Includes Stipend)
A reputable healthcare facility in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full-time contract role. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to work in a structured, weekday-only environment with no nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
Valid NJDEP Nuclear Medicine Technologist License
Certification by ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) or NMTCB
BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Operate nuclear medicine equipment to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with physician orders and safety protocols
Assess diagnostic images for quality using PACS
Perform radionuclide procedures including PET/CT and cardiac imaging
Prepare tracer compounds, calibrate instruments, and assay radiopharmaceuticals
Comply with NRC and state regulations for handling and disposing of radioactive materials
Maintain accurate documentation related to safety and pharmaceutical usage
Ensure equipment and work areas are kept contamination-free
Collaborate with physicians and medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Utilize EPIC, Nuclear Medicine Information Systems, and scheduling software for administrative tasks
Rotate through departments such as Cardiology and PET/CT
Adhere to patient communication standards such as AIDET and maintain HIPAA compliance
Deliver patient-centered care, modifying communication based on individual needs