
Nuclear | Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Odessa, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.75
- Weekly
- $2,510
- Yearly (full-time)
- $130,520
- Start date
- November 24, 2026
This job pays about $62.75/hour — 29% above the median for Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Texas ($48.64/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Texas right now
- 13 open Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Texas from 4 agencies, 3 of them in Odessa.
- Pay in these listings: $52.54 – $76.76/hour, median $61.29/hour.
- Typical Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Texas: $48.64/hour ($101,171/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($66.24/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs – Travel Contract in Odessa, Texas
Explore a 13-week Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel job in Odessa, Texas, with competitive pay, advanced diagnostic imaging, and a collaborative hospital team. This on-site travel healthcare opportunity is ideal for a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist who enjoys a diverse range of nuclear medicine procedures. Located in the heart of West Texas, Odessa offers a welcoming community, wide-open landscapes, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions.
Travel Healthcare Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,420–$2,600
- Location: Odessa, Texas
- Assignment Type: 13-week Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel contract
- Start Date: November 24, 2026
- End Date: February 23, 2027
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Call: On-call availability as needed
- Charting: Cerner experience preferred
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Current CNMT certification or ARRT(N) certification
- Current BLS certification
- Demonstrated knowledge of radiation safety, radioactive material handling, and isolation precautions
- Proficiency with IV starts and venous blood draws
- Experience with nuclear medicine imaging and diagnostic procedures, including bone, renal, cardiac, liver, brain, gastric emptying, HIDA, PET, MUGA, ventilation/perfusion, and whole-body studies
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader healthcare team
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform nuclear medicine examinations and therapeutic or diagnostic imaging procedures according to established protocols
- Prepare, administer, store, handle, and dispose of radioactive materials safely and accurately
- Complete cardiac, renal, skeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, cerebral, PET, and other nuclear medicine studies
- Support pharmacological and exercise stress testing, including adenosine, Persantine, captopril, and Lasix protocols as appropriate
- Start and maintain IV access and obtain venous blood samples when required
- Verify patient identity, explain procedures, promote patient comfort, and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Operate and troubleshoot nuclear medicine imaging equipment while maintaining quality and radiation safety standards
- Provide on-call coverage as needed by the department
Apply now for this Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel contract in Odessa, Texas, and join a collaborative diagnostic imaging team in West Texas.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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