Nuclear Medicine Tech

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension's Seton Medical Center-Austin in Austin, TX seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, and ensure accurate patient positioning and timely image submission to PACS/EHR.

Required credentials include BLS, Texas radiologic tech certification, NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine credentials, or NMTCB-NCT, with appropriate education or experience as specified.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 1 month of hire.
• Texas TMRT General Practice credential required.
• NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine credential required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures to deliver high-quality imaging.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals with strict radiation safety standards.
• Operate and monitor nuclear medicine imaging equipment for accurate diagnostic images.
• Ensure precise patient positioning and timely image submission to PACS/EHR.

Skills

BLS Certification

NMTCB

NMTCB-NCT

ARRT Nuclear Medicine

General Practice Credential

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical degree

4 years of cumulative job-specific experience

Tools

PACS

EHR

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Seton Medical Center-Austin
• Department: Nuclear Medicine
• Schedule: Rotating | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures to deliver high-quality imaging that supports accurate physician interpretation and positive patient outcomes.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and maintain strict radiation safety standards to ensure safe, compliant, and patient-centered nuclear medicine care.
• Operate and monitor nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce accurate diagnostic images and maintain consistent clinical performance.
• Ensure precise patient positioning, clinical documentation, and timely image submission to PACS and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
• Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NMTCB-NCT) also accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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