St. Joseph's Health·Totowa, New Jersey
The technician is responsible for administering radio isotopes and performing stress tests and nuclear cardiac scans on outpatients. They must also complete the computer processing and analysis of all resulting test data.
Under general supervision and according to established procedures, start intravenous and administer recommended amount of radio isotope. Performs stress testing, along with a variety of Nuclear Cardiac scanning on outpatients. Completes computer processing and analysis of all test data.
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
St. Joseph’s Health officially opened the Totowa Health Campus during a special ceremony that included a ribbon cutting and a blessing by the Most Reverend Kevin Sweeney, Bishop of the Diocese of Paterson. More than 100 people attended the event, including Congressman Bill Pascrell, 9th District of New Jersey; John Coiro, Mayor of Totowa; and Senator Kristen Corrado, of New Jersey’s 40th Legislative District.
The new campus, located at 225 Minnisink Road in Totowa, is a 140,000-square-foot facility that integrates a comprehensive listing of outpatient services, including primary and urgent care, diagnostic imaging including MRI and CT, Radiology, Lab Services and Pharmacy all under one roof. A host of medical and surgical physician offices are located on the campus, including cardiology, urology and gynecology, along with specialty Centers including Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy. This fall, the health campus will also be the new home of a Comprehensive Cancer Center opening in October.
Candidates must have completed an accredited Nuclear Medicine program and hold a New Jersey state license in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Certifications in BLS and IV administration are required within 12 months of hire.
Market context
Nuclear cardiology technician roles in New Jersey are typically driven by demand in hospitals and cardiac imaging centers that rely on licensed imaging staff for diagnostic testing. Competition often centers on candidates who already have an accredited Nuclear Medicine background, a New Jersey license, and the ability to complete BLS, IV, and ARRT or NMTCB requirements on schedule. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential timeline and prepare to discuss cardiac imaging experience in your application.
