Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Overview

Join our imaging team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, performing diagnostic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to evaluate organ function, capture diagnostic imagery, and analyze biologic specimens. You’ll work efficiently with diverse patient populations—from pediatrics to geriatrics—ensuring compassionate, respectful care. Responsibilities include:

• Executing physician-prescribed imaging studies using state-of-the-art nuclear medicine equipment

• Safely preparing radiopharmaceuticals, calibrating imaging devices, and precisely positioning patients

• Producing high-quality diagnostic images across modalities such as SPECT and planar imaging

• Collaborating with radiologists and clinical teams to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment

• Accurate and timely documentation in Cerner, maintaining compliance with regulatory and departmental standards

Compensation & Contract Details

• Contract role offering competitive hourly pay of $50-55/hr.  Travel package available for candidates not local to the area.

• Full-time schedule: 4 × 10hour shifts (7:00AM–5:00PM).

• Workload includes 13–15 patients per day, rotating across inpatient, outpatient, and ER departments in a three-room unit.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nuclear medicine technologist experience

• Proficient in IV starts, PACS, and routine nuclear medicine protocols

• Hands-on experience with the following procedures:

  • Cardiac studies (e.g. myocardial perfusion imaging)

  • Bone scanning

  • Liver/spleen imaging

  • Lung ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scans

  • Thyroid uptake and imaging

  • Tumor localization

• Strong documentation skills using Cerner

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)

  • ARRT(N) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), preferred but not required

Preferred Experience & Equipment

• Additional procedural experience is a plus:

  • Brain scans

  • Renal flow studies

  • SPECT imaging

• Familiarity with Siemens nuclear medicine systems preferred