Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic medical nuclear medicine services that are consistent with clinical education and training in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and professional standards. Individuals will demonstrate clinical competencies to perform nuclear medicine procedures ranging in age from infant to geriatric under the interpreting physician’s supervision.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Graduate from an approved School of Radiologic Technology or Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

Experience:

• Preferred
  • One year of clinical radiology experience

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Current, Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT) License from the State of Texas
  • The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification in Nuclear Medicine (N) or CNMT Certification through Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Preferred
  • Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NCT) Certification *
  • Positron Emission Technology (PET) Certification *

*Certification pay may be applied for up to 2 additional certifications when the employee routinely and consistently performs exams in a department that benefits from the increased skill set and knowledge base. Relevancy of certifications and applicability of certification pay subject to approval by the Administrative Director of Radiology.