Nuclear Medicine Technologist- ACTAT- Cardiology -

• 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.
• 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!

Position Summary

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.