How to hire a nuclear medical technologist

How to hire a nuclear medical technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step nuclear medical technologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a nuclear medical technologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new nuclear medical technologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The nuclear medical technologist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect nuclear medical technologist also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of nuclear medical technologist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Nuclear Medical Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Nuclear Medical Technologist	Nuclear medicine technologists operate equipment that creates images of areas of a patient’s body. They prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients... Show more	$12-46
   Supervisor Nuclear Medicine	A Supervisor of Nuclear Medicine provides administrative oversight for the nuclear medical technology department of a hospital. They ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.	$19-59
   Nuclear Medicine Internship	A Nuclear Medicine Internship is a work experience offered by health care institutions for graduates to gain exposure in the specialized field of radiology. A Nuclear Medicine Intern is involved in implementing and designing imaging studies across different multimodalities, assisting in acquiring the image, analyzing disease progression, engaging with tissue targets, and showcasing action mechanisms... Show more	$16-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Radiology
   • PET
   • Radiopharmaceuticals
   • ALARA
   • Radiation Safety
   • Radioactive Materials
   • Nuclear Medicine Procedures
   • QC
   • Quality Control Procedures
   • MRI
   • Advanced Computer
   • Thyroid
   • Therapeutic Procedures
   • Diagnostic Procedures

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage departmental recovery activities after installation of upgrades affecting the LIS affect.
   • Perform general and cardiac Spect imaging studies.
   • Conduct thyroid function tests for triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxin (T4).
   • Develop new safety procedures for radiology departments and research laboratory.
   • Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases; utilize radioisotope equipment under the supervision of physician.
   • Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patient's body; utilize camera to produce photographic and computer images for interpretation by physician.

   More nuclear medical technologist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your nuclear medical technologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A nuclear medical technologist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, nuclear medical technologists' average salary in oklahoma is 45% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level nuclear medical technologists 72% less than senior-level nuclear medical technologists.
   • Certifications. A nuclear medical technologist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a nuclear medical technologist's salary.

   Average nuclear medical technologist salary

   $51,715yearly

   $24.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level nuclear medical technologist salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average nuclear medical technologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$76,496	$37
   2	Hawaii	$63,770	$31
   3	New Jersey	$63,019	$30
   4	Washington	$62,011	$30
   5	New York	$58,970	$28
   6	Montana	$58,560	$28
   7	Massachusetts	$55,788	$27
   8	South Carolina	$55,598	$27
   9	Maryland	$54,669	$26
   10	Illinois	$54,149	$26
   11	Louisiana	$53,837	$26
   12	New Mexico	$53,293	$26
   13	North Dakota	$53,187	$26
   14	Arizona	$50,096	$24
   15	Texas	$49,933	$24
   16	Kansas	$49,750	$24
   17	Tennessee	$48,552	$23
   18	Ohio	$47,775	$23
   19	Arkansas	$46,857	$23
   20	Florida	$45,459	$22

   Average nuclear medical technologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Conway Medical Center	$109,925	$52.85	2
   2	GENERAL PHYSICIAN	$107,653	$51.76
   3	Catholic Health East	$72,699	$34.95	20
   4	Arkansas Children's Hospital	$63,336	$30.45	27
   5	AdventHealth	$60,083	$28.89	478
   6	Hackensack Meridian Health	$59,891	$28.79	75
   7	LifePoint Health	$58,726	$28.23	214
   8	Portsmouth Regional Hospital	$51,923	$24.96	1
   9	Hutchinson Regional Medical Center	$49,807	$23.95	1
   10	St Luke's Episcopal Health System Foundation	$48,522	$23.33
   11	UPMC	$47,435	$22.81	93
   12	Virginia Mason Institute	$44,479	$21.38	31
   13	Medical University of South Carolina	$43,624	$20.97	19
   14	Penn Medicine Princeton Health	$43,332	$20.83	42
   15	Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare	$43,036	$20.69	65
   16	Broward Health	$42,896	$20.62	26
   17	Northeast Hospital Foundation	$42,344	$20.36
   18	Cardi Corporation	$40,658	$19.55
   19	Rochester Regional Health	$37,934	$18.24	4
   20	Community Health Systems	$31,004	$14.91	536

4. Writing a nuclear medical technologist job description

   A nuclear medical technologist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a nuclear medical technologist job description:

   Nuclear medical technologist job description example

   A wonderful hospital near Moultrie, GA has a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Nuclear Medical Technologist to join their team!
   Great benefits offered, with a $25,000 SOB and up to $5,000 relocation fee.
   Pay: $30.30 - $45.46 hr (DOE)
   
   Nuclear Medical Technologist Opportunity:
   · Full-time, permanent, direct-hire opportunity
   · Shift: 8- shifts
   · $25,000 Sign-On Bonus paid and a $5,000 relocation fee
   
   · Great employee benefits with competitive pay
   · Fantastic culture with a family-oriented environment looking for the perfect team player!
   
   Nuclear Medical Technologist Qualifications:
   · The Nuclear Medical Technologist will Prepare and administer radioactive chemical compounds, known as radiopharmaceuticals.
   · Perform patient imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation
   · Ability to monitor quality assurance and maintains laboratory instrumentation including all documentation.
   · Follows established guidelines and protocols to provide requested clinical information to Physicians, nurses, and other relevant health care personnel.
   · Maintains current knowledge in present area of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
   · May be scheduled as needed to including overtime
   
   Nuclear Medical Technologist Requirements:
   · 2-year Associates Degree in Allied Health (required)
   · 4-year bachelor’s degree in Natural Science or related field (preferred); In lieu of a bachelor’s degree; an associate degree and a minimum of 4 years additional relevant experience is acceptable
   · Graduate of approved program in Nuclear Medicine, or equivalent.
   Possess a current registry in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT or CNMT) training, OBMI license
   · ASCP, AMT, NCA, AAB certifications or other agency approved by the state of Georgia (preferred)
   
   Location:
   · Recreational activities including water skiing, paddling, fishing, rock climbing, hiking, camping, mountains and more
   · Low cost of living.
   · Explore independent restaurants, shops, and local stores right in town!

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5. Post your job

   To find the right nuclear medical technologist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with nuclear medical technologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit nuclear medical technologists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your nuclear medical technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit nuclear medical technologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit nuclear medical technologists, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new nuclear medical technologist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the nuclear medical technologist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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