McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
Nuclear Medicine Technologist- ACTAT- Cardiology -
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - ACTAT - Cardiology
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Job Description UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. We are looking for an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to oversee the technical operations of our Positron Emission Tomography (PET) laboratory. In this role, you will ensure quality control and regulatory compliance, including ICANL standards, while managing diagnostic radiological equipment and radiation safety programs. You’ll perform advanced PET scan procedures, develop innovative imaging techniques, and implement new protocols to enhance accuracy and efficiency. As a key resource for staff and faculty, you will provide training, write equipment specifications, and support research initiatives. This position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–4:30 PM) and requires travel to clinics within the Houston area.
Position Summary Oversees the technical operations of the positron emission tomography (PET) laboratory, assures quality control, and regulatory and ICANL compliance testing of all diagnostic radiological equipment. May be responsible for programs to manage radiation doses to patients and personnel.
Position Key Accountabilities
Performs the full range of PET scan procedures on patients as ordered by physicians, and creates reliable patient image data using highly sophisticated computer technology, nuclear medicine technology, and advanced physics.
Develops and introduces new image processing techniques to enhance efficiency, timing, and accuracy.
Uses appropriate imaging protocol for each patient; recognizes problems with computerized protocols and takes corrective action when necessary.
Assists in the development, revision, and enforcement of laboratory policies and imaging procedures.
Provides in‑service training to new and existing clinical and technical staff, and serves as a resource for other technologists.
Develops and writes specifications for diagnostic radiological equipment, and may serve as a resource for faculty.
Implements, effectively and flexibly, new clinical procedures, protocols, hardware, software, data analysis, research projects, management steps or other innovations for greater productivity and program enhancement.
May be responsible for programs to manage radiation doses to patients and personnel.
Other duties as assigned.
Certification / Skills
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Minimum Education Associate’s degree
Minimum Experience Three years of experience in a nuclear cardiology lab.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code.
117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
791.4.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37‑38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Other Employee Benefits
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Higher Education
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations.
In accordance with Executive Order GA‑48 and to the extent that this position requires you to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code:
117.001(2), this role will include routine reviews to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent you from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
791.4.
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Job Description UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. We are looking for an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to oversee the technical operations of our Positron Emission Tomography (PET) laboratory. In this role, you will ensure quality control and regulatory compliance, including ICANL standards, while managing diagnostic radiological equipment and radiation safety programs. You’ll perform advanced PET scan procedures, develop innovative imaging techniques, and implement new protocols to enhance accuracy and efficiency. As a key resource for staff and faculty, you will provide training, write equipment specifications, and support research initiatives. This position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–4:30 PM) and requires travel to clinics within the Houston area.
Position Summary Oversees the technical operations of the positron emission tomography (PET) laboratory, assures quality control, and regulatory and ICANL compliance testing of all diagnostic radiological equipment. May be responsible for programs to manage radiation doses to patients and personnel.
Position Key Accountabilities
Performs the full range of PET scan procedures on patients as ordered by physicians, and creates reliable patient image data using highly sophisticated computer technology, nuclear medicine technology, and advanced physics.
Develops and introduces new image processing techniques to enhance efficiency, timing, and accuracy.
Uses appropriate imaging protocol for each patient; recognizes problems with computerized protocols and takes corrective action when necessary.
Assists in the development, revision, and enforcement of laboratory policies and imaging procedures.
Provides in‑service training to new and existing clinical and technical staff, and serves as a resource for other technologists.
Develops and writes specifications for diagnostic radiological equipment, and may serve as a resource for faculty.
Implements, effectively and flexibly, new clinical procedures, protocols, hardware, software, data analysis, research projects, management steps or other innovations for greater productivity and program enhancement.
May be responsible for programs to manage radiation doses to patients and personnel.
Other duties as assigned.
Certification / Skills
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Minimum Education Associate’s degree
Minimum Experience Three years of experience in a nuclear cardiology lab.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code.
117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
791.4.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37‑38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Other Employee Benefits
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Higher Education
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations.
In accordance with Executive Order GA‑48 and to the extent that this position requires you to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code:
117.001(2), this role will include routine reviews to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent you from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
791.4.
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