Nuclear Med/PET Technologist (Tues-Sat) - League City

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•League City, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Med/PET Technologist provides advanced technical expertise in nuclear medicine, including diagnostic imaging, functional testing, radioassay testing, and therapeutic procedures. The role supports clinical quality, patient care, and safety in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at MD Anderson Cancer Center’s League City location. The technologist provides patient-centered care within their professional scope, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, conducts assessments and procedures, and helps maintain a safe clinical environment. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team, support patient flow and quality improvement, and mentor colleagues and learners. The position also requires operating nuclear medicine and hot lab equipment, performing assigned CT examinations, maintaining clinical records, and supporting equipment and departmental safety processes. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with no on-call or holiday work. Tuesday through Friday shifts are 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 6:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.; Saturday shifts are 6:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m. The schedule includes a 30-minute lunch. Travel to off-site imaging locations may be required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
Hold RT(N) certification in Nuclear Medicine from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required upon hire.
Hold CNMT certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required upon hire.
Hold CMRT certification from the Texas Medical Board (TMB), required upon hire.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care, including point-of-care testing, IV insertion, patient assessments, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, patient education, and safe transport.
Maintain a safe clinical environment and follow institutional safety protocols, infection-prevention practices, and ALARA standards.
Evaluate patients, including those with implanted devices, for clearance before imaging procedures.
Respond to patient distress and assist emergency response teams, including DIURT, MERIT, and Code Blue.
Recognize and escalate critical findings to interpreting radiologists.
Maintain clean and organized imaging areas and properly manage and dispose of radioactive materials.
Protect patient privacy and data integrity in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Travel to off-site imaging locations as needed.
Use clinical judgment and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patient needs, efficient patient flow, and on-time starts.
Prepare rooms, escort patients, and help reduce examination and turnaround delays.
Communicate using approved tools and frameworks, including SBAR.
Participate in quality improvement activities focused on patient care, satisfaction, and workflow efficiency.
Mentor and support colleagues, students, volunteers, and trainees.
Comply with Joint Commission standards, applicable state and federal regulations, and institutional policies.
Complete required continuing education and training, including equipment orientation, safety preparedness, and institutional learning modules.
Perform routine, advanced, inpatient, and emergent nuclear medicine examinations.
Apply knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and molecular imaging principles to optimize image quality.
Ensure appropriate patient positioning, imaging parameters, annotation, and documentation.
Operate nuclear medicine and hot lab equipment independently, perform quality assurance tasks, and promptly report equipment issues.
Perform CT examinations as assigned.
Enter accurate information in clinical systems, including RIS, modality software, billing and coding systems, and patient demographics.
Support equipment maintenance, crash cart checks, temperature logs, and departmental safety processes.