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Nuc Med - PET Technologist / Mon-Thurs

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$89K/yr - $133K/yr

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a global leader in cancer care, research, and education, committed to ending cancer for patients everywhere. They are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET) to perform high-quality nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring patient safety and delivering exceptional patient care.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional, patient centered care within professional scope of practice, including POCT, IV insertion, patient assessments, preparation/administration of radiopharmaceuticals, patient education, and safe patient transport

Protect patients, families, visitors, and team members by maintaining a safe clinical environment and adhering to all MD Anderson safety protocols

Safely evaluate patients-including those with implanted devices-to ensure clearance for imaging procedures

Respond promptly to patient distress and assist with emergency response teams (DIURT, MERIT, Code Blue)

Follow infection prevention and ALARA safety standards with diligence and accuracy

Recognize and escalate critical findings to interpreting radiologists

Maintain clean, organized imaging rooms and work areas; ensure proper management and disposal of radioactive materials

Uphold MD Anderson's commitment to patient privacy and data integrity by following all HIPAA standards

Travel to off-site imaging locations as needed (Bellaire, West Houston, CABI, etc.)

Use sound clinical judgment to ensure each patient's needs are met with compassion and accuracy

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary care team to support efficient patient flow and on-time starts-key drivers of MD Anderson's patient experience

Support operational effectiveness by preparing rooms, escorting patients, and reducing exam and turnaround delays

Communicate clearly using approved tools and frameworks, including SBAR

Participate in quality improvement activities that elevate patient care, satisfaction, and workflow efficiency

Mentor and support colleagues, students, volunteers, and trainees-fostering a learning environment aligned with MD Anderson's culture of excellence

Maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards, state/federal regulations, and institutional policies

Complete required continuing education and training, including equipment orientation, safety preparedness, and institutional learning modules

Perform high-quality nuclear medicine exams across all settings: routine, advanced, inpatient, emergent, and on-call

Demonstrate strong proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy, molecular imaging principles, and image quality optimization

Ensure proper patient positioning, imaging parameters, annotation, and documentation

Operate nuclear medicine and hot lab equipment independently, including performing QA tasks and reporting equipment issues promptly

Perform CT examinations as assigned

Maintain accurate data entry in all clinical systems (RIS, modality software, billing/coding, patient demographics)

Support equipment maintenance, including crash cart checks, temperature logs, and departmental safety processes

Qualification

Nuclear Medicine TechnologyPatient CareTechnical ExpertiseCT ExaminationsQuality AssuranceRadiopharmaceutical AdministrationContinuing EducationInfection PreventionCollaborationCritical ThinkingCommunicationMentoring