Nuclear Radiology Technologist - Generalist

Imaging TechFull-Time

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Full-Time
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Job Description

We are searching for a Nuclear Radiology Generalist – someone who works well in
a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will integrate scientific knowledge;
technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in
diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for
successful completion of the procedure. The Generalist must demonstrate an
understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
Nuclear Radiology Generalist must maintain a high degree of accuracy in
positioning and technique. They must possess, utilize, maintain and enhance
knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients and others. The
Nuclear Radiology Generalist prepares, administers and document activities
related to mediations in accordance with state regulations and institution
policy. The Generalist is a liaison between patients, radiologist and other
members of the support team.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Responsibilities

  • Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure; such as, medication
  • Provides information to patients, health care providers, students and the
  • Applies principles of ALARA, including use of technical factors according to
  • Performs high quality imaging procedures: determines technical factors,
  • Responsible for precise, complete and accurate data entry and image management
  • Recognizes signs and symptoms of an emergency, and initiates emergency
  • Participates and leads continuing education in-service programs, reads
  • Builds rapport and facilitates communication inside the department: network

Skills & Requirements

Technical diploma Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program required

CMRT - Cert Med Radiologic Techngst by the Texas Medical Board AND CT-ARRT -
ARRT RegTech Comp Tomography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
(ARRT) required for staff employed in Houston: to be completed by September 3,
2025, or within 18 months of entry into role, whichever is later. For Staff
employed in Austin: to be completed by March 3, 2027, or within 18 months of
entry into role, whichever is later.  

CNMT - Cert-Cert Nuclear Medical TECH NMTCB required OR N-ARRT - ARRT RegTech by
the Nuclear Med Tech American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
required.

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care,
education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around
the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our
patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being
consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top
in the nation by U. S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston
Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive
years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital
in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties;
the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower
for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive
obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s
Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas
Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care
for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin,
the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal
care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s
Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s
Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas
Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored
specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care
to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is
affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and
successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit
texaschildrenspeople.org
[https://www.texaschildrenspeople.org/career/?job_id=414012] for career
opportunities.

 Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants
and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's
without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work
involved.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a technical diploma and be graduates of a formal diagnostic radiology program. Required certifications include CMRT, CT-ARRT, and either CNMT or N-ARRT.

Qualifications

Education
High school
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic imagingPatient assessmentMedication administrationALARA principlesEPICPACSEmergency procedures

Radiologic Technology Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.