Nuclear Medicine Physician Jobs
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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 Services72
- American Traveler64
- Ascension23
- Medical City Healthcare16
- White Glove Placement16
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services131
- Education17
- Insurance4
- Science & Research4
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear medicine physician jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited nuclear medicine or radiology residency
- Board certification or active candidacy with ABR, ABNM, or equivalent body
- Active state medical license and DEA registration for radiopharmaceutical handling
- Clinical experience interpreting PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and planar scintigraphy studies
- Familiarity with theranostics protocols including radioiodine therapy and Lu-177 PSMA
- Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary tumor board and referring physician collaboration
Tips for Your Nuclear Medicine Physician Job Search
Tailor your CV for each setting
Academic centers want your research output and teaching history front and center, while private practice groups care more about case volume and turnaround times. Adjust which achievements you lead with depending on whether the posting emphasizes clinical throughput or scholarly work.
List every relevant certification clearly
Employers scan for ABR or ABNM board certification, state medical licensure, and DEA registration before reading anything else. Put all active certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your CV so reviewers can confirm eligibility in seconds, not minutes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nuclear medicine physician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your subspecialty and apply directly to each listing without jumping between multiple sites.
Filter openings by equipment and protocol
Job postings for nuclear medicine physicians often specify the scanner fleet on site, such as SPECT/CT or PET/MRI. If you have deep experience on a particular system, prioritize those openings, since facilities hiring for a specific modality move faster when candidates already know the workflow.
Prepare case-based answers for clinical interviews
Nuclear medicine physician interviews frequently include image review sessions or verbal case presentations covering oncology, cardiac, or thyroid protocols. Practice talking through your diagnostic reasoning out loud, not just mentally, so your thought process is clear to a panel that may include radiologists, cardiologists, and technologists.
Negotiate call coverage and licensing support
Many nuclear medicine physician offers include on-call obligations and multi-state telemedicine reads that require additional licenses. Ask explicitly what call frequency looks like after onboarding and whether the employer covers licensing fees, since those costs add up quickly across several states.
Nuclear Medicine Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nuclear medicine physicians?
The companies hiring the most nuclear medicine physicians right now include Shared Medical Services, American Traveler, and Ascension, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic health systems and large regional hospital networks tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many nuclear medicine physician jobs are remote?
About 14% of nuclear medicine physician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growth of teleradiology and remote PET/CT read programs. Subspecialty areas such as oncologic PET interpretation and cardiac SPECT reading are most represented in remote and hybrid arrangements, while hands-on therapeutic procedures require on-site presence.
How do you become a nuclear medicine physician?
You earn an MD or DO degree, complete an accredited internal medicine, radiology, or pathology residency, then finish a one-to-two-year nuclear medicine residency or fellowship accredited by the ACGME or ABNM. After training, you pursue board certification through the ABR or ABNM, obtain a state medical license, and secure DEA registration to handle radiopharmaceuticals before applying for staff positions.
Can you get a nuclear medicine physician job with limited experience?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire new-completion candidates directly out of accredited nuclear medicine residency programs, so limited post-training experience is not a barrier at the staff physician level. Strengthening your application means documenting case volume from residency logs, highlighting any subspecialty rotations in oncology or cardiology, and securing strong letters from program directors who can speak to your independent read quality.
What does the nuclear medicine physician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen conducted by physician leadership or HR, followed by an on-site day that includes tours of the imaging suite, meetings with technologists and referring clinicians, and sometimes a formal case review or image interpretation session. Final steps typically involve credentialing verification, a contract review period, and reference checks with former program directors or supervising physicians.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear medicine physician jobs?
You can find and apply to nuclear medicine physician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the positions that match your subspecialty and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.
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