Entry Level Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs
New grad nuclear medicine technologist jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to clinical roles where internship rotations and clinical practicum hours often carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health, and Houston Methodist hiring at this level now.
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Pay Range:
$35.92 - $53.88A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Position Specifics:
o Department: Radiology
o Core Function: Imaging
o Schedule: Day Shift/Full-time
o Facility: St John’s Hospital
o Location: Springfield, IL
o Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000
o Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved program of Nuclear Medicine Technology program or Certificate program required.
Experience Qualifications
- 1 year of healthcare experience required. This can be demonstrated with clinical experience in an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Illinois - Accreditation by IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety-Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required
- American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (N)) not just ARRT or Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Certification required within 1 year.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions.Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
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Who's Hiring
- Advocate Aurora Health13
- Atrium Health8
- Houston Methodist8
- UCHealth7

- Mercy6

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services191
- Education24
- Non-Profit & Social Services5
- Insurance3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
Entry Level Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level nuclear medicine technologist job?
Employers at this level look for ARRT or NMTCB certification (or eligibility), completed clinical rotations, and hands-on experience with gamma cameras and radiopharmaceutical preparation. Highlighting specific imaging procedures from your clinical hours, mentioning any modalities you trained on, and demonstrating familiarity with radiation safety protocols gives entry level candidates a clear edge over applicants who lead with coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level nuclear medicine technologists?
Companies hiring entry level nuclear medicine technologists right now include Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and multispecialty health systems tend to post the most openings at this level, particularly those with active nuclear cardiology or oncology programs.
Are there remote entry level nuclear medicine technologist jobs?
Yes, though most roles in nuclear medicine require on-site presence for hands-on imaging work. About 0% of entry level nuclear medicine technologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to involve telehealth support, image review, or administrative functions rather than direct patient scanning.
Are these new grad nuclear medicine technologist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior nuclear medicine technologist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or practicum hours toward the requirement, or explicitly mentions new graduates in the job description. Certification eligibility is typically accepted in place of years on the job.
Which industries hire the most entry level nuclear medicine technologists?
Entry Level nuclear medicine technologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-volume diagnostic imaging departments that need credentialed technologists and are structured to train and onboard new graduates.