Nuclear Medicine Technologist

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Location: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital 

Schedule: Contingent/PRN Days - Varying days between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM

General Summary:

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you'll play a vital role in our diagnostic imaging team, working collaboratively with Radiologists to deliver precise isotope-based procedures that drive accurate patient diagnoses. You'll leverage your expertise in nuclear medicine imaging to evaluate complex pathological conditions, applying independent clinical judgment to optimize imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Execute specialized nuclear medicine procedures using various radioisotopes, following physician prescriptions and department protocols to ensure diagnostic accuracy and patient safety
• Apply clinical expertise to determine optimal imaging techniques and patient positioning strategies that enhance diagnostic quality and procedural efficiency
• Demonstrate independent professional judgment in implementing safety practices and quality assurance measures throughout all procedures
• Collaborate with Radiologists and clinical teams to support accurate pathological evaluation and contribute to positive patient outcomes
• Maintain adherence to all departmental protocols, regulatory standards, and safety guidelines in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:  

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. 
• Must be registered (or registry eligible) in Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and/or The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). 
• If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire. 
• Failure to obtain registry within designated timeframe will result in termination of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position. 
• Must maintain required hours of continued medical education. 
• Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).