Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $53.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Dean's Professional Services is seeking a skilled and dependable Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This opportunity is ideal for a qualified nuclear medicine professional with experience in nuclear imaging, PET procedures, radiopharmaceuticals, and radiation safety. Join a collaborative imaging team dedicated to delivering accurate diagnostic results, maintaining patient safety, and providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine and PET imaging procedures, including routine, advanced, and urgent examinations.

   

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and safety guidelines.

   

• Provide patient care within the scope of practice, including patient interviews, assessments, IV insertion, point-of-care testing, education, and discharge instructions.

   

• Verify patient identity, review clinical history, and assess patients for imaging requirements, including implanted-device safety screening.

   

• Operate nuclear medicine, PET, and hot lab equipment independently, performing quality assurance activities and troubleshooting image-quality concerns.

   

• Follow ALARA radiation safety principles and applicable regulations for radioactive materials.

   

• Monitor patients for distress, recognize critical findings, and promptly notify the appropriate clinical team.

   

• Administer contrast agents as authorized and follow medication safety standards and infection prevention protocols.

   

• Perform CT procedures as assigned.

   

• Maintain accurate patient documentation, exam information, and billing data in required systems, including RIS and modality applications.

   

• Ensure timely and accurate image transfers to PACS.

   

• Coordinate patient flow, prepare imaging rooms, and help minimize appointment delays.

   

• Maintain clean, organized imaging rooms and work areas, including appropriate handling and disposal of radioactive materials.

   

• Monitor radiation levels, maintain required safety logs, and report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns.

   

• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, radiologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

   

• Complete shift reports and patient handoffs using the SBAR communication method.

   

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, staff training, and student mentoring.

   

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, American College of Radiology (ACR) recommendations, and applicable state and federal regulations.

   

• Travel to regional imaging locations as needed and participate in rotational on-call coverage or other schedule adjustments as assigned.

   

• Perform other duties as assigned.

   

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

   

• Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or a related field required.

   

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

   

• At least 1 year of imaging experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or PET Technologist required.

   

• Graduation from an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program with clinical experience.

   

• Current ARRT(N) certification or NMTCB certification required.

   

• Current Texas Medical Board (TMB) Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) license required.

   

• Current CPR certification required.

   

• Additional certifications such as PET, ACLS, PALS, or PEARS preferred.

   

• Experience at MD Anderson or another specialized imaging facility preferred.

   

• Strong knowledge of nuclear medicine, PET, molec