Nuclear Medicine Test Professional

VIVA; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. in Hoffman Estates, IL, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Clinical Systems/Test Technologist for a 100% onsite role in a lab setting.

You will work on prototype scanners, applying clinical expertise to test and validate imaging systems before release. The ideal candidate has current or recent Nuclear Medicine experience with SPECT or PET, a strong understanding of workflows, and the ability to translate clinical needs into product requirements.

Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technology education/certification required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not mandatory if credentialed and trained.
• No minimum years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with prototype nuclear medicine scanners in a lab.
• Test and evaluate new imaging systems during development.
• Provide clinical insight from real-world nuclear medicine experience.
• Support product validation prior to manufacturing and deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering to meet clinical usability needs.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

SPECT

PET imaging

Clinical testing

Education

Nuclear Medicine Certification

Job description

100% onsite position.

Job Summary – Nuclear Medicine Clinical Systems/Test Technologist

Overview

This position is ideal for a candidate currently working as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in a hospital or clinic, specifically with SPECT or PET imaging systems. The individual will leverage their clinical expertise to support the development, testing, and validation of nuclear medicine imaging equipment before it is released to manufacturing and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with prototype nuclear medicine scanners in a laboratory environment.
• Test and evaluate new imaging systems, features, and innovations during the development phase.
• Provide clinical insight and feedback based on real-world nuclear medicine experience.
• Support product validation activities prior to manufacturing and field deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to ensure products meet clinical needs and usability standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Current or recent experience working in a Nuclear Medicine Department within a hospital or clinic.
• Experience operating SPECT and/or PET scanners.
• Strong understanding of nuclear medicine workflows, procedures, and imaging equipment.
• Clinical nuclear medicine background is the most important qualification.
• Candidates with 0+ years of experience may be considered if they have completed the required nuclear medicine education and clinical rotations.

Education & Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technology education/certification required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not mandatory if the candidate possesses the required nuclear medicine credentials and clinical training.
• No minimum years of experience required.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite position.
• Work is performed in a lab setting with large nuclear medicine imaging scanners and prototypes.
• Opportunity to see the full product lifecycle, including research, development, testing, and manufacturing.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status