Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, cancer treatment facilities, and academic medical centers, covering specializations in PET/CT imaging, radiopharmaceutical administration, and department supervision, from staff tech to senior lead roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
Summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologists will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintains radiation safety protocol while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Completes daily logs and periodic tests performed as required by the license. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
- Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
- Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
- Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
- Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
- Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
- Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
- Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
- Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Skills
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience
- 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred
- Basic computer experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) by ARRT or NMTCB required
- State Licensure required
- Texas: MRT by TMB
- Louisiana: LRT (N) or (F) by LSRTBE
- New Mexico: NMT by MIRTP NMED
- BLS required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologists will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintains radiation safety protocol while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Completes daily logs and periodic tests performed as required by the license. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
- Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
- Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
- Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
- Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
- Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
- Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
- Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
- Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Skills
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience
- 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred
- Basic computer experience required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) by ARRT or NMTCB required
- State Licensure required
- Texas: MRT by TMB
- Louisiana: LRT (N) or (F) by LSRTBE
- New Mexico: NMT by MIRTP NMED
- BLS required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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Who's Hiring
- Shared Medical Services78
- American Traveler62
- Hackensack Meridian Health10
- UCHealth9
- SSM Health9
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services102
- Education9
- Insurance2
- Science & Research2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead nuclear medicine technologist jobs.
- ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification required with current state licensure
- Minimum three to five years of nuclear medicine technology experience
- Proficiency operating PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging systems
- Experience supervising or training nuclear medicine technologist staff
- Knowledge of NRC regulations and radioactive materials handling protocols
- Familiarity with PACS systems and electronic health record documentation
Tips for Your Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Search
List your ARRT and NMTCB credentials prominently
Put your ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification and your state license in the header of your resume, right below your name. Hiring managers filter on credentials before reading anything else, so burying them in a separate section costs you consideration.
Quantify your department leadership experience
Lead roles expect you to manage workflows and supervise techs, so your resume should name how many staff you oversaw and what volume of scans your team processed weekly. Vague claims like 'led a team' won't distinguish you from staff-level applicants.
Target postings that specify your modality mix
If your background is heavy in PET/CT but light on SPECT, target postings that list PET/CT as the primary modality. Applying to roles that weight your weaker modality means competing against candidates whose daily practice matches the job's actual demands.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead nuclear medicine technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case for handling radiopharmaceutical compliance
Interviewers for lead positions often probe your familiarity with NRC regulations, dose calibrator QC, and radioactive material handling logs. Walk in with a specific example of a compliance issue you caught or a QC protocol you improved or implemented.
Follow up with the radiology director, not just HR
Nuclear medicine departments are small, and the hiring decision usually sits with the radiology or imaging director. A concise follow-up message referencing a clinical detail from the job posting often reaches the actual decision-maker faster than a standard HR follow-up.
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead nuclear medicine technologists?
Shared Medical Services, American Traveler, and Hackensack Meridian Health are hiring the most lead nuclear medicine technologists right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large regional health systems tend to post the most lead-level openings because their imaging volumes require dedicated supervisory coverage.
How many lead nuclear medicine technologist jobs are remote?
About 4% of lead nuclear medicine technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of radiopharmaceutical handling and patient imaging. Administrative functions like scheduling, QC documentation, and staff training coordination are the sub-areas most likely to allow partial remote flexibility.
How do you become a lead nuclear medicine technologist?
Start by completing an accredited nuclear medicine technology program and earning ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification, then obtain the state license required in your practice state. Build several years of hands-on staff experience across PET/CT and SPECT modalities, then seek opportunities to cross-train in QC, inventory management, and staff mentorship before applying for lead positions.
Can you get a lead nuclear medicine technologist job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a lead role with little experience is uncommon because employers expect candidates to independently troubleshoot equipment issues, mentor junior techs, and manage radiopharmaceutical compliance. A realistic path is to target busy high-volume departments as a staff tech, volunteer for QC responsibilities and preceptor duties early, and document that leadership work before making the transition to a lead opening.
What does the lead nuclear medicine technologist interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial phone or video screen focused on certifications and basic clinical background, followed by an in-person interview with the radiology or imaging director and sometimes a department supervisor. Candidates are typically asked to walk through a past compliance or quality-control challenge, describe their approach to supervising staff, and demonstrate familiarity with the department's primary imaging equipment and protocols.
Where can I find and apply to lead nuclear medicine technologist jobs?
You can find and apply to lead nuclear medicine technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, modality experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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