How to hire a nuclear medicine internship

How to hire a nuclear medicine internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step nuclear medicine internship 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 medicine internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new nuclear medicine internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the nuclear medicine internship you need to hire. Certain nuclear medicine internship roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect nuclear medicine internship 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of nuclear medicine interns and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Nuclear Medicine Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Nuclear Medicine Internship	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	$16-52
   Medical Laboratory Technologist Internship	A medical laboratory technologist intern is responsible for assisting laboratory technologists in performing examinations and medical procedures. Medical laboratory technologist interns perform administrative duties under the supervision of a medical professional such as collecting laboratory samples, sending out reports, responding to patients' inquiries and concerns, and ensuring the adequacy of laboratory inventories... Show more	$12-25
   Nuclear Medical Technologist	A Nuclear Medicine Radiologist uses radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease. The process will use radiopharmaceuticals to take images of body organs to facilitate visualization of diseases... Show more	$12-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Therapeutic Procedures
   • Rehabilitation
   • PET
   • Data Analysis
   • Surgery
   • Thyroid
   • Radiopharmaceuticals
   • IV
   • Physical Therapy
   • Oncology
   • Radiation Safety
   • SPECT

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   Responsibilities:

   • Place EKG leads and heart monitors quickly and proficiently.
   • Prepare and administer dosages of radio-pharmaceuticals to patients in preparation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with physician's orders.
   • Experience applying electrodes for EKG (ECG).
   • Perform HIDA, lung, bone, thyroid, parathyroid, renal, cardiac, and PET/CT scans.
   • Train in PACS and processing studies.
   • Experience with both planar and SPECT imaging.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, nuclear medicine interns' average salary in mississippi is 44% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level nuclear medicine interns 69% less than senior-level nuclear medicine interns.
   • Certifications. A nuclear medicine internship 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 medicine internship's salary.

   Average nuclear medicine internship salary

   $61,722yearly

   $29.67 hourly rate

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   Entry-level nuclear medicine internship salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a nuclear medicine internship job description

   A nuclear medicine internship 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 medicine internship job description:

   Nuclear medicine internship job description example

   At **OptumCare** , we share what might be a surprisingly simple goal: making the health system work better for everyone. We look for people who relentlessly push themselves to go farther. For these high performers, a position on a team at OptumCare is a natural fit. We offer more than the talent, resources and can-do culture-we offer a place to improve the lives of others while doing **your life's best work.(sm)**
   
   _As a part of the OptumCare network, New West Physicians is seeking for a PGY3 Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Resident (2_ _nd_ _year going into 3_ _rd_ _year) to join our Primary Care Pathway Program._
   **Position Highlights**
   
   + This is a temporary role intended for 3 rd year physician residents, interested in pursuing a full-time role with our group following completion of residency.
   
   + OptumCare will educate and prepare the Physician for next generation population health models in a top-notch patient and provider setting.
   
   + The customized program will be completed at New West facilities and/or virtually with deep exposure to primary care within a team-based practice environment that will require a commitment of few hours per month.
   
   **Compensation**
   
   + Physician Resident will receive an adjusted annual salary and sign-on bonus.
   
   **What makes an OptumCare Organization different?**
   
   + Providers are supported to practice at the peak for their license
   
   + As one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organization in the country, Optum consistently delivers clinical outcomes that meet or exceed national standards
   
   + We promote a culture of clinical innovation and transformation
   
   + We are a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative in Southern Nevada
   
   + We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations
   
   **Required Qualifications:**
   
   + M.D. or D.O.
   
   + Must be transitioning into their 3 rd year of residency or early into their 3 rd year.
   
   + Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
   
   **Preferred Qualifications:**
   
   + Preferred candidate will be a local physician resident in Colorado
   
   _To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment._
   
   At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com .
   
   Colorado Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for Colorado residents is $40,000 to $50,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
   
   _Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._
   
   _OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find nuclear medicine interns for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your nuclear medicine internship job on Zippia to find and recruit nuclear medicine internship candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting nuclear medicine interns requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 medicine internship

   Once you've decided on a perfect nuclear medicine internship candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   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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