Nuc Med Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) program.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire
• CMRT - Cert Medical Radiologic Tech Licensure by the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Upon Hire
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Upon Hire
• NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB). Upon Hire
• ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Upon Hire
• One year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, patient‑centered care within professional scope of practice, including POCT, IV insertion, patient assessments, preparation/administration of radiopharmaceuticals, patient education, and safe patient transport.
• Protect patients, families, visitors, and team members by maintaining a safe clinical environment and adhering to all MD Anderson safety protocols.
• Safely evaluate patients—including those with implanted devices—to ensure clearance for imaging procedures.
• Respond promptly to patient distress and assist with emergency response teams (DIURT, MERIT, Code Blue).
• Follow infection prevention and ALARA safety standards with diligence and accuracy.
• Recognize and escalate critical findings to interpreting radiologists.
• Maintain clean, organized imaging rooms and work areas; ensure proper management and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Uphold MD Anderson’s commitment to patient privacy and data integrity by following all HIPAA standards.
• Travel to off-site imaging locations as needed (Bellaire, West Houston, CABI, etc.).
• Use sound clinical judgment to ensure each patient’s needs are met with compassion and accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary care team to support efficient patient flow and on-time starts—key drivers of MD Anderson’s patient experience.
• Support operational effectiveness by preparing rooms, escorting patients, and reducing exam and turnaround delays.
• Communicate clearly using approved tools and frameworks, including SBAR.
• Participate in quality improvement activities that elevate patient care, satisfaction, and workflow efficiency.
• Mentor and support colleagues, students, volunteers, and trainees—fostering a learning environment aligned with MD Anderson’s culture of excellence.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards, state/federal regulations, and institutional policies.
• Complete required continuing education and training, including equipment orientation, safety preparedness, and institutional learning modules.
• Perform high-quality nuclear medicine exams across all settings: routine, advanced, inpatient, emergent, and on-call.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy, molecular imaging principles, and image quality optimization.
• Ensure proper patient positioning, imaging parameters, annotation, and documentation.
• Operate nuclear medicine and hot lab equipment independently, including performing QA tasks and reporting equipment issues promptly.
• Perform CT examinations as assigned.
• Maintain accurate data entry in all clinical systems (RIS, modality software, billing/coding, patient demographics).
• Support equipment maintenance, including crash cart checks, temperature logs, and departmental safety processes.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• paid time off
• retirement
• tuition benefits
• educational opportunities
• individual and team recognition