Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) | Day Shift
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.