Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Southwest Medical Imaging provides high-quality diagnostic imaging services with a strong commitment to patient safety, comfort, and compassionate care. Our mission is to support physicians by delivering accurate, timely imaging that aids in effective diagnosis and treatment.

About the Role

The Nuclear Medicine & PET Technologist is responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, performing diagnostic imaging procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the imaging process. Using specialized equipment, including gamma cameras and PET scanners, the technologist produces high-quality diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation in accordance with physician protocols and regulatory standards.

This role requires strong technical expertise in radiopharmaceutical handling, imaging systems, and radiation safety, along with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. The technologist must demonstrate a patient-centered approach, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Flexibility to work across multiple locations and varied shifts is essential. A commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and professional development is critical to success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies by performing the following duties.
• Calculate doses, order radiopharmaceuticals and administer doses under direction of Physician.
• Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by Physician, using a gamma camera to detect radiation emitted and to produce images for radiologist interpretation.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, verify in PACS, complete work in RIS.
• Able to answer patient, technologist and radiologist questions.
• Must be able to go beyond duties in order to do what is best for the patients and department.
• Perform quality control on gamma cameras and hot lab equipment.
• Follow radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree program through an accredited radiology school.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – MRTBE, ARRT and/or NMTCB, and CPR I.V. Skills.

Required Skills

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Reacts well under pressure. Maintains confidentiality.
• Technical Skills – Assay, administration, documentation and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals. Performance of quality control procedures. Operation of imaging systems, storage media, and radiation detection and counting devices. Assess own strengths and weaknesses; Pursue training and development opportunities; Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; Share expertise with others. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Apply feedback to improve performance. Meet productivity standards; Complete work in a timely manner. Strive to increase productivity. Work quickly. Make timely decisions.
• Customer Service – Ability to handle difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Teamwork - Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; Approach others in a tactful manner; Give and welcome feedback; Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Put success of team above own interests. Support everyone's efforts to succeed. Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accept responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments. Open communications between sites and other departments. Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Safety and Security - Utilize techniques that will minimize radiation exposure to the patient, general public, and health care personnel, through consistent use of protective devices consistent with ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable). Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction. Consistently be at work and on time. Take responsibility for own actions. Ask for and offer help when needed. Be flexible to work at multiple locations and varied shifts.

Pay range and compensation package

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in a high-deductible plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP available if enrolled in Health plan)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Pet Discount Program
• 6 paid Company Holidays
• Floating Holiday, Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.