Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in Ohio
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in hospital-based imaging departments, academic medical centers, and outpatient diagnostic facilities serving a large and aging population. Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where systems like the Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and UC Health maintain active nuclear medicine programs at multiple sites. Openings run from entry-level staff technologist positions through senior and lead roles, with the most consistent demand in cardiac imaging, PET/CT, and oncology scanning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Legal Entity
Aultman Hospital
Position Summary
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist, performs the specific section procedures with high quality. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply the imaging equipment for production of high-quality images. Assume responsibility for designated areas or procedures as requested.
Department Summary
The department provides diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging services within the health care facility to patients in need.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Maintain current ODH license, ARRT RT(N) certification, or NMTCB certification.
- Ability to operate equipment within the department.
- Previous Imaging experience preferred.
- Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
Department Qualifications
Skills
- Comfortable speaking and communicating with colleagues and patients.
- Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous, and professional manner.
- Detail oriented.
- Communicate effectively.
- Adaptability to changing work environment or needs.
- Computer, keyboard skills preferred.
Department Skills
Responsibilities & Expectations
- Identify each patient and review physician orders for accuracy.
- Properly position patients for high image quality.
- Medical record documentation in HIS and RIS or systems required per department.
- Review each examination for quality.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and stock supplies.
- Communicate pertinent information to supervisor or responsible individual.
- Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
- Complete and adhere to knowledge gained through annual employee education.
- Adhere to Aultman policies and procedures.
- Maintain Aultman attendance standards.
- No direct reports for this position.
Department Responsibilities & Expectations
Working Conditions
- Hours may vary as required by job. Weekends and holidays, off shift and on call duties.
- Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
- Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
- Cross training in areas of the department as required.
- Colleagues may be assigned to different locations within the foundation.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Hazardous Exposure Category
Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
Physical Addendum
Demands
Frequency
Remarks
Lifting 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 35-50 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 50-75 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 75-100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting over 100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Forward Reaching
Frequent 34-65%
Overhead Reaching
Frequent 34-65%
Standing
Continuous 66% of the day
Walking
Continuous 66% of the day
Sitting
Occasional 10-33%
Climbing
Occasional 10-33%
Stairs/Ladder
Occasional 10-33%
Bending/Stooping
Frequent 34-65%
Twisting/Turning
Frequent 34-65%
Kneeling/Squatting
Occasional 10-33%
Crawling
Never
Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Grasping/repetitive sustained
Frequent 34-65%
Fine motor coordination
Frequent 34-65%
Vision: Near/Far/Color
Frequent 34-65%
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
Continuous 66% of the day
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer Disability/Vet.
The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.
Location: Aultman Health Foundation · IMAGING SERVICES NUCLEAR MED
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Varied
Legal Entity
Aultman Hospital
Position Summary
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist, performs the specific section procedures with high quality. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply the imaging equipment for production of high-quality images. Assume responsibility for designated areas or procedures as requested.
Department Summary
The department provides diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging services within the health care facility to patients in need.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Maintain current ODH license, ARRT RT(N) certification, or NMTCB certification.
- Ability to operate equipment within the department.
- Previous Imaging experience preferred.
- Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
Department Qualifications
Skills
- Comfortable speaking and communicating with colleagues and patients.
- Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous, and professional manner.
- Detail oriented.
- Communicate effectively.
- Adaptability to changing work environment or needs.
- Computer, keyboard skills preferred.
Department Skills
Responsibilities & Expectations
- Identify each patient and review physician orders for accuracy.
- Properly position patients for high image quality.
- Medical record documentation in HIS and RIS or systems required per department.
- Review each examination for quality.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and stock supplies.
- Communicate pertinent information to supervisor or responsible individual.
- Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
- Complete and adhere to knowledge gained through annual employee education.
- Adhere to Aultman policies and procedures.
- Maintain Aultman attendance standards.
- No direct reports for this position.
Department Responsibilities & Expectations
Working Conditions
- Hours may vary as required by job. Weekends and holidays, off shift and on call duties.
- Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
- Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
- Cross training in areas of the department as required.
- Colleagues may be assigned to different locations within the foundation.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Hazardous Exposure Category
Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
Physical Addendum
Demands
Frequency
Remarks
Lifting 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 35-50 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 50-75 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 75-100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting over 100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Forward Reaching
Frequent 34-65%
Overhead Reaching
Frequent 34-65%
Standing
Continuous 66% of the day
Walking
Continuous 66% of the day
Sitting
Occasional 10-33%
Climbing
Occasional 10-33%
Stairs/Ladder
Occasional 10-33%
Bending/Stooping
Frequent 34-65%
Twisting/Turning
Frequent 34-65%
Kneeling/Squatting
Occasional 10-33%
Crawling
Never
Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Grasping/repetitive sustained
Frequent 34-65%
Fine motor coordination
Frequent 34-65%
Vision: Near/Far/Color
Frequent 34-65%
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
Continuous 66% of the day
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer Disability/Vet.
The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.
Location: Aultman Health Foundation · IMAGING SERVICES NUCLEAR MED
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Varied
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Market in Ohio
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Who's Hiring
- Shared Medical Services16
- Mercy Health2
- Cleveland Clinic2
- Kettering Health2
- Memorial Health System2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear medicine technologist jobs across Ohio.
- Current ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification recognized for Ohio practice
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology from an accredited program
- Experience operating gamma cameras, SPECT, and PET/CT imaging equipment
- Ability to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals following radiation safety protocols
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification required at most Ohio facilities
- Strong patient communication skills and experience working in a fast-paced clinical environment
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nuclear medicine technologist in Ohio?
Ohio requires nuclear medicine technologists to hold active certification through either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in nuclear medicine (ARRT N) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) to practice in most clinical settings. You must first complete an accredited nuclear medicine technology program, typically an associate or bachelor's degree, then pass the national certification exam. Ohio does not issue a separate state license for this role, but employers and hospital credentialing offices require current national certification before hiring.
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Ohio?
Nuclear medicine technologists in Ohio earn a median of about $97,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,620 for the lowest 10% to over $105,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nuclear medicine technologists in Ohio?
Employers hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Ohio right now include Shared Medical Services, Mercy Health, and Cleveland Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers drive the majority of consistent openings, particularly at facilities with dedicated cardiac and oncology imaging programs.
Which Ohio cities have the most nuclear medicine technologist jobs?
Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati have the most nuclear medicine technologist openings in Ohio. Cleveland leads because of the concentration of major academic medical centers and specialty hospitals on the northeast side of the state, while Columbus and Cincinnati support high volumes through their large regional health systems and university hospital networks that serve both urban and surrounding suburban populations.
Are there remote nuclear medicine technologist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Nuclear medicine technology is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact and operation of specialized imaging equipment, so the vast majority of positions are on-site. About 0% of nuclear medicine technologist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those are most often in quality review, compliance, or radiopharmaceutical regulatory roles rather than direct patient imaging.
How can I get hired as a nuclear medicine technologist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a new-graduate staff technologist position at a large Ohio health system while your ARRT or NMTCB certification is still fresh. Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center regularly bring on new graduates and in some cases offer structured orientation or mentored first-year programs. Candidates with clinical rotations completed at Ohio facilities have a clear advantage, as do those who cross-train from radiography or radiation therapy, which are common lateral moves that Ohio hiring managers recognize and value.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear medicine technologist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to nuclear medicine technologist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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