Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Medical City Healthcare is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technician to join our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, and ensure high-quality diagnostic images for accurate patient evaluation. You will follow strict safety and regulatory protocols, maintain detailed records, and collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare staff to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, technically proficient, and committed to excellence in clinical practice and patient safety. Perform a full range of nuclear medicine imaging procedures, including cardiac, skeletal, renal, hepatobiliary, pulmonary, endocrine, and infection/inflammation studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols. Prepare, handle, and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately, following radiation safety guidelines, aseptic technique, and all applicable regulatory standards. Verify patient identity, obtain relevant history, explain procedures, and provide compassionate, professional care to ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety throughout the exam. Position patients accurately for each study, optimize imaging parameters, and acquire high-quality images using gamma cameras and related nuclear medicine equipment. Process, analyze, and review images for quality and completeness, flagging critical findings and communicating promptly with radiologists and referring providers as appropriate. Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of procedures, doses, patient information, and scan parameters within the electronic health record and imaging information systems. Perform and document routine quality control and preventive maintenance checks on nuclear medicine equipment, reporting malfunctions and coordinating service as needed to minimize downtime. Adhere to all radiation safety practices, including monitoring of personal dosimetry, use of shielding and protective equipment, and safe storage and disposal of radioactive materials in compliance with NRC and state regulations. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, medical physicists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care, optimize study protocols, and support accurate diagnoses and treatment planning. Assist in training and mentoring new technicians, students, or cross-training staff, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement. Support departmental workflow by prioritizing exams, managing schedules, and helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment for patients and staff. Participate in ongoing education, competency assessments, and departmental initiatives to stay current with advances in nuclear medicine technology, imaging techniques, and regulatory requirements. Operation of nuclear medicine gamma cameras and SPECT/CT systems Radiopharmaceutical preparation, handling, and administration Injection and IV access techniques Radiation safety and ALARA principles Patient positioning and immobilization for nuclear medicine procedures Image acquisition, processing, and quality control Use of PACS and RIS/HIS systems Dosimetry calculations and documentation ECG monitoring for selected procedures Infection control and universal precautions Clinical documentation and electronic health record use Basic patient assessment and vital sign monitoring Troubleshooting nuclear medicine equipment Regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, NRC, state regulations) Communication with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification State licensure as required for Nuclear Medicine Technicians BLS (Basic Life Support) certification ACLS certification preferred Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program