Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Round Rock, TX seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join a patient-centered imaging team. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging systems, and ensure high-quality studies with precise positioning and documentation.

The role emphasizes radiation safety, strict protocol adherence, and collaboration with radiologists to deliver timely, accurate diagnostic results. Strong communication and meticulous care are essential.

Qualifications

• Certification/credential in nuclear medicine technology (as required).
• Strong understanding of radiation safety and radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Proficient operation of nuclear medicine imaging equipment and attention to image quality.
• Excellent patient care skills, professionalism, and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established safety and clinical protocols.
• Operate nuclear medicine imaging systems to perform diagnostic studies.
• Ensure accurate patient positioning, imaging quality, and proper documentation.
• Maintain radiation safety standards for patients and staff, following applicable regulations.
• Verify equipment functionality and maintain cleanliness and readiness of imaging areas.
• Collaborate with radiologists and the healthcare team to support timely, accurate diagnostic results.

Skills

Radiation safety

Imaging equipment operation

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Certification in nuclear medicine technology

Tools

Nuclear medicine equipment

Job description

Provide advanced diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging as part of a patient-centered imaging team. Support comprehensive healthcare services across multiple specialties by preparing, operating, and maintaining nuclear medicine equipment and delivering high-quality imaging for clinical needs.

Key Duties

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established safety and clinical protocols.
• Operate nuclear medicine imaging systems to perform diagnostic studies.
• Ensure accurate patient positioning, imaging quality, and proper documentation.
• Maintain radiation safety standards for patients and staff, following applicable regulations.
• Verify equipment functionality and maintain cleanliness and readiness of imaging areas.
• Collaborate with radiologists and the healthcare team to support timely, accurate diagnostic results.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification/credential in nuclear medicine technology (as required).
• Strong understanding of radiation safety and radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Proficient operation of nuclear medicine imaging equipment and attention to image quality.
• Excellent patient care skills, professionalism, and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Good communication and documentation skills.