Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Dallas, TX The credentialed imaging specialist who performs nuclear cardiology scans and ensures diagnostic quality from acquisition to completion. Role Details Field Details Sector Nuclear Cardiology — Outpatient Imaging Reports to Supervising Physician Type Part-time, 1099 Independent Contractor — days/week to grow with volume Location Dallas, TX — In-person only Rate $55–$65/hr USD Tools Gamma camera (SPECT), PET/CT scanner, Rubidium-82 generator, ECG monitoring systems, Tc-99m radiopharmaceuticals Role Overview Our client requires a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform cardiac imaging procedures at their Dallas, TX outpatient location. This role is the primary imaging specialist on-site — responsible for radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, SPECT and PET/CT acquisition, equipment QC, and regulatory documentation. The technologist works under physician supervision and coordinates with clinical support staff during stress testing procedures. Volume begins part-time and increases as the practice grows in the Dallas market. This is a 1099 engagement. Key Responsibilities Imaging & Radiopharmaceuticals Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals per physician orders and regulatory requirements Perform SPECT and cardiac PET/CT imaging procedures, including Tc-99m and Rubidium-82 protocols Operate and maintain the Rubidium-82 generator including elution procedures and quality control Execute FDG viability and inflammatory imaging protocols including dietary and insulin clamp preparation Equipment & Quality Control Operate, maintain, and perform QC testing on gamma cameras and PET/CT scanners Ensure image quality and integrity throughout all acquisition procedures Maintain radiopharmaceutical inventory and all required regulatory documentation Patient Care & Compliance Verify patient identity and review history, medications, and contraindications prior to procedures Educate patients on procedures and respond to questions during testing Monitor patients throughout imaging and report concerns to the supervising physician Maintain compliance with radiation safety standards and ALARA principles Document administered doses, imaging procedures, and patient information accurately Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements Coordination & Accreditation Coordinate scheduling and patient flow with physicians and clinical support staff Participate in quality assurance, accreditation, and compliance activities Who Will Succeed This role suits a technologist who takes ownership of the imaging suite from the moment a patient walks in to the moment results are ready. You work well with minimal supervision, maintain high precision under time pressure, and treat regulatory compliance as a professional standard — not a burden. You hold active ARRT(N) and/or NMTCB (CNMT)…