Nuclear Medicine Technologist; Nuclear Medicine & PET​/CT) Round Rock, TX

Assignment Type:Temp-to-Perm (Temp)
Length:13 weeks
Location:Round Rock, TX
Schedule:Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM | 5x8s
Call:Required
Travel:Yes
Interview:Phone/Virtual
Scrub Color:Maroon

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as ordered by a physician or other licensed provider. This role follows established protocols to support accurate diagnosis and patient care.

Quality Assurance

Perform high-quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic imaging procedures (planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT) according to protocol and within expected time frames.

Evaluate image quality and follow established standards and procedures.

Complete required equipment quality control (QC) per manufacturer guidelines, radiation materials license (RAM) requirements, and ACR standards.

Coordinate with engineers and physicists to support optimal equipment performance.

Patient Care and Communication

Confirm patient needs and ensure the correct exam is performed.

Explain procedures clearly, establish rapport, and support patients and families in accordance with HIPAA.

Assess patient tolerance and readiness for imaging procedures.

Follow infection control practices and safety protocols.

Prepare the patient and procedure area, including positioning and use of immobilization devices as needed.

Maintain hand hygiene and use aseptic or sterile technique when required.

Radiation Safety

Follow all radiation safety policies and procedures.

Verify correct radiopharmaceutical selection for exam or treatment.

Screen patients for pregnancy status prior to exams or treatments when applicable.

Administer radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications per protocol.

Educate patients on radiation safety precautions before and after procedures.

Follow proper radioactive material disposal guidelines.

Collaboration and Workflow

Report issues to leadership or appropriate department personnel.

Assist with supply inventory and ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and QC needs.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and Radiologists.

Ensure accurate transfer of images to PACS for physician review and dictation.

Certification:ARRT (N) or
CNMT

BLS:American Heart Association (AHA) only

Experience:Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Ability to work independently with minimal routine oversight

Strong communication skills and professionalism in a patient-facing environment

Comfortable taking call as required

Ability to recognize and communicate changes in patient condition to nursing, providers, or emergency response teams

Strong attention to detail for modality worklist integrity, documentation, and record management

Proficiency with general computer applications (Microsoft Office, EMR, PACS, email) and information security practices

Commitment to timely, accurate, cost-effective service delivery in compliance with regulatory standards

Ability to remain calm and helpful in high-stress situations

Willingness to support onboarding/training of new team members and students when needed

Primary modalities include
Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
, including theranostic procedures.

Equal Opportunity:This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.