Nuclear Reactor Operator Jobs in Missouri
Nuclear Reactor Operator jobs in Missouri are open across Center, Springfield, and Bridgeton and other Missouri metros, with employers like Mercy, Ameren, and SSM Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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It's more than a career, it's a calling
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
- Schedule: PRN as needed
- Pay Range starts at: $38/hour Daily pay available!
- Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts
- Requirements: Completion of Nuclear Medicine program as well as the ARRT-N and CNMT credential within 6 months of hire
SSM offers flex scheduling, cross training, amazing benefits and more. Apply today!
Job Summary:
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
- Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
- Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program
Experience
No experience required
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Or
- ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
- Or
- Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Or
- ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4204000128 Nuclear Medicine
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
It's more than a career, it's a calling
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
- Schedule: PRN as needed
- Pay Range starts at: $38/hour Daily pay available!
- Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts
- Requirements: Completion of Nuclear Medicine program as well as the ARRT-N and CNMT credential within 6 months of hire
SSM offers flex scheduling, cross training, amazing benefits and more. Apply today!
Job Summary:
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
- Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
- Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program
Experience
No experience required
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Or
- ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
- Or
- Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Or
- ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4204000128 Nuclear Medicine
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nuclear Reactor Operator Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mercy5
- Ameren4
- SSM Health3
- Saint Luke's2
- St. Luke's Hospital (MO)2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services14
- Energy6
- Education1
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear reactor operator jobs across Missouri.
- NRC Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator license or license eligibility
- Experience operating or training on a commercial or naval nuclear reactor
- Proficiency in emergency operating procedures and technical specification adherence
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization and security clearance
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Strong knowledge of reactor physics, coolant systems, and plant instrumentation
Nuclear Reactor Operator Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many nuclear reactor operator jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 21+ nuclear reactor operator openings in Missouri on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Center, Springfield, and Bridgeton. New positions post regularly as employers across Missouri hire.
Which Missouri cities have the most nuclear reactor operator jobs?
Center, Springfield, and Bridgeton have the most nuclear reactor operator openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire nuclear reactor operators in Missouri?
Employers hiring nuclear reactor operators in Missouri include Mercy, Ameren, and SSM Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote nuclear reactor operator jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 0% of nuclear reactor operator openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Missouri metros.
How do I apply for nuclear reactor operator jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to nuclear reactor operator jobs in Missouri directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Missouri location, then apply to each one that fits.
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