How to hire a senior nuclear medicine technologist

How to hire a senior nuclear medicine technologist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The senior nuclear medicine 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 senior nuclear medicine 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of senior nuclear medicine technologists.

   Type of Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Nuclear Medicine 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	$16-56
   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
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patient Care
   • PET
   • Nuclear Medicine Technology
   • Radiology
   • Radiation Safety
   • Nuclear Medicine Procedures
   • Radioactive Materials
   • Clinical Procedures
   • Radiopharmaceuticals
   • Pacs
   • Thyroid
   • Quality Control Procedures
   • Patient History
   • Nuclear Cardiology

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and lead training preparation for combat.
   • Perform daily, weekly, monthly QC, and ACR requirements.
   • Provide thyroid uptake and therapy.
   • Experience with SPECT imaging systems.
   • Perform daily and monthly require QC on both systems.
   • Maintain all records in accordance with the NRC and RSO.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior nuclear medicine technologist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A senior nuclear medicine technologist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, senior nuclear medicine technologists' average salary in mississippi is 46% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior nuclear medicine technologists earn 71% less than senior-level senior nuclear medicine technologists.
   • Certifications. A senior nuclear medicine technologist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a senior nuclear medicine technologist's salary.

   Average senior nuclear medicine technologist salary

   $63,778yearly

   $30.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior nuclear medicine technologist salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a senior nuclear medicine technologist job description

   A good senior nuclear medicine technologist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a senior nuclear medicine technologist job description:

   Senior nuclear medicine technologist job description example

   **Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo, CA**
   
   Under minimal supervision, performs and documents quality nuclear medicine procedures (invasive and noninvasive) on neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a timely manner as ordered by the physician. Supports supervisor and radiologist in carrying out their duties that in turn contribute to an effective an efficient Nuclear Medicine department. Promotes positive working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other employees demonstrating teamwork to ensure excellent patient care, esprit de corps, and positive comments from all concerned parties.
   **Required Qualifications:**
   
   + Associate's Degree - Nuclear Medicine Or equivalent education/experience
   
   + Coursework/Training - Participate in continuing education program
   
   + 1 year Experience as a technologist in the area of expertise in a hospital setting and/or Imaging Center
   
   + Required upon hire: National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (Vendor Managed) Or
   
   + Required upon hire: National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology (Vendor Managed)
   
   + Required upon hire: California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (Vendor Managed)
   
   + Required upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
   
   **Preferred Qualifications:**
   
   + 2 years Experience as a technologist in the area of expertise in a hospital setting and /or Imaging Center
   
   + ARRT (CT) certified
   
   **Our** **best-in-class benefits** **are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our** **Mission** **of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.**
   
   **About Providence**
   
   At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
   
   **About the Team**
   
   The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
   
   Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
   
   We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
   
   We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.
   
   We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
   
   **Requsition ID:** 113236
   **Company:** Providence Jobs
   **Job Category:** Diagnostic Imaging
   **Job Function:** Clinical Care
   **Job Schedule:** Full time
   **Job Shift:** Day
   **Career Track:** Clinical Professional
   **Department:** 7500 MH MEDICINE MV
   **Address:** CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd
   
   Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right senior nuclear medicine technologist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior nuclear medicine technologist job on Zippia to find and attract quality senior nuclear medicine technologist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with senior nuclear medicine technologist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   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 senior nuclear medicine technologist

   Once you've found the senior nuclear medicine technologist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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 senior nuclear medicine technologist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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