9 Texas Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs
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Special Requests:
- Any employment gaps greater than 90 days must be explained.
Unit Details:
- Performs a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow.
- Troubleshoots basic maintenance, participates in QA, and resolves issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.
- Uses PACS and follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS superuser, escalating issues as needed.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Must work until every case is completed for the day.
- On-call and weekends required.
Floating Requirements:
- Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
Required Credentials:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting
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Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs
Nuclear Medicine Technologists are well-compensated specialists, with a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics national median wage of $97,020 (May 2024). Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech jobs are available in hospitals, imaging centers, and cancer treatment facilities across the country, with growing demand driven by PET imaging and theranostics. Job descriptions emphasize radiopharmaceutical handling, PET/SPECT imaging, and radiation safety. These roles are rewarding because nuclear medicine is central to diagnosing and treating serious disease - and travel contracts pair strong pay with the flexibility to work nationwide.
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in Texas
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist is an allied health professional who prepares and administers small amounts of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) and then uses specialized cameras to image how those tracers move through the body. These scans help physicians diagnose and treat conditions including cancer, heart disease, and thyroid disorders. Job responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating PET and SPECT/gamma cameras, following strict radiation-safety protocols, and monitoring patients during imaging. Most are certified through the ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT).