Nuclear Medicine Imaging Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision.

The role includes preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring radiation safety to support accurate diagnostics and high-quality patient care. The technologist collaborates with radiologists and cardiologists, maintains records per regulatory standards, and contributes to protocol updates with

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience performing nuclear medicine procedures in a clinical or hospital setting.
• 2–4 years of experience preferred for acute care hospital settings.
• Licensure and certifications as listed in Licenses section must be current.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures and therapies per physician orders to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals following safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Assesses patient condition before procedures, verifies identification, and ensures exam appropriateness.
• Operates and calibrates nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including gamma cameras and PET scanners, ensuring image quality.
• Performs routine QC checks and maintains documentation for NRC/state compliance.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of radioactive materials per safety protocols.
• Explains procedures and post-procedure care to patients and families.
• Documents all procedures and interactions in the EMR with accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborates with radiologists, cardiologists, and vendors to update protocols.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Radiation safety

Record-keeping

Interpersonal communication

Education

CNMT/ARRT NM credential

BCLS certification

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET scanners

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under physician supervision.

The role includes preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring radiation safety to support accurate diagnostics and high-quality patient care. The technologist collaborates with radiologists and cardiologists, maintains records per regulatory standards, and contributes to protocol updates with