Entry Level Nuclear Safety Engineer Jobs
New grad nuclear safety engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused academic project portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Distribution & Wholesale, with employers like Cardinal Health, Optum, and Ascension hiring at this level now.
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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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Entry Level Nuclear Safety Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level nuclear safety engineer job?
Start by building hands-on experience through campus reactor programs, DOE laboratory internships, or co-ops with nuclear utilities. Employers at this level look for familiarity with NRC regulations, radiation protection principles, and safety analysis methods. A degree in nuclear engineering, health physics, or a closely related field is the foundation, but demonstrated lab work or a capstone project focused on safety systems gives entry level candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level nuclear safety engineers?
Companies hiring entry level nuclear safety engineers right now include Cardinal Health, Optum, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers nuclear utilities, federal contractors supporting DOE and DOD facilities, and engineering services firms that staff reactor operations and decommissioning projects.
Are there remote entry level nuclear safety engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are site-based given the hands-on nature of nuclear facility work. About 5% of entry level nuclear safety engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be documentation, regulatory review, or analysis-focused positions that don't require a physical presence at a licensed facility.
Are these new grad nuclear safety engineer jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior nuclear safety engineer roles specifically. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in lieu of full-time history. Look for language like "new graduates encouraged to apply" or "internship experience considered" as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level nuclear safety engineers?
Entry Level nuclear safety engineer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate licensed facilities, run active decommissioning programs, or hold long-term federal contracts that require a steady pipeline of junior safety professionals to meet regulatory staffing obligations.