Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Houston, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Nuclear Radiology Specialist

Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Clinical Allied
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Perform routine and specialized nuclear radiology procedures as requested by licensed independent practitioners for radiologist interpretation.
• Integrate scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care to produce diagnostic information.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Maintain high accuracy in patient positioning and exposure techniques.
• Apply and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients, and others.
• Prepare, administer, and document medication-related activities in compliance with state regulations and institutional policies.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and maintain inventory according to par levels.
• Confirm patient identity using approved identifiers and verify pregnancy and informed consent status.
• Assess contraindications such as medication risks, patient history, lab results, and preparation adequacy.
• Determine type and dose of contrast agents based on patient age, weight, and medical status.
• Provide age-appropriate care and anticipate/respond to patient needs throughout procedures.
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required.
• Skills include IV insertion and quality control.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Texas
• Minimum 3 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by NMTCB or Nuclear Medicine Technologist (N-ARRT) by ARRT
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Technical diploma or graduation from a formal diagnostic Radiology program
• Proficient in quality control

Additional Information

• Must be articulate, courteous, and supportive when interacting with patients, families, nursing staff, faculty, and administrative personnel.
• Ability to independently scan patients following established protocols.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology required.