What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } We are seeking a skilled and experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our UT-affiliated outpatient clinic.
In this role, you will perform advanced diagnostic nuclear cardiology procedures with a focus on myocardial perfusion imaging and cardiac stress testing. You’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality imaging, ensuring patient safety, and following evidence-based protocols. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do—you’ll work closely with physicians, nurses, fellows, and other clinical professionals to support our academic mission while maintaining excellence in patient-centered care and operational efficiency.
This position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–4:30 PM) and requires travel to clinics within the Houston area. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge nuclear medicine technology and improving patient care, we’d love to hear from you! Once you join us you won't want to leave.
It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 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! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us.
We offer work/life services such as... 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!
Oversees the technical operations of the Cardiac Single Photon Emission Computed Topography (SPECT) 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 Cardiac SPECT 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
Associates degree Minimum
Three years of experience in a nuclear cardiology lab. Physical
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: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §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.