Certified nuclear medicine technologist with 8 years in cardiology and hospital nuclear medicine, performing about 14 studies a day including PET/CT. Helped launch PSMA PET/CT and Lu-177 therapy services, growing to 40 PSMA scans a month in the first year. Strong in radiation safety, NRC compliance and patient care during long exams.
Experience
Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Susquehanna Valley Medical Center (Lancaster, PA)
Oct 2021 – Present
Perform about 14 studies a day, including myocardial perfusion, bone, HIDA, renal and FDG and PSMA PET/CT, on SPECT/CT and PET/CT systems
Helped launch PSMA PET/CT and Lu-177 radioligand therapy, growing to 40 PSMA scans a month in the first year
Receive, calibrate and dispense radiopharmaceuticals, run dose calibrator QC and keep records for NRC and state inspections
Train 3 technologists on PET/CT and assist the radiation safety officer with wipe tests and area surveys
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Conestoga Cardiology Associates (York, PA)
Jul 2018 – Sep 2021
Ran about 12 nuclear stress tests a day with Lexiscan and treadmill protocols
Kept the lab free of findings across 2 state radiation inspections
Education
B.S. Nuclear Medicine Technology, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (Aug 2014 – May 2018)
Skills
Imaging: SPECT/CT, PET/CT, myocardial perfusion, oncology and theranostics
Radiopharmacy: dose calibration, unit dose handling, Tc-99m generator elution, Lu-177 therapy support
Safety: NRC 10 CFR Part 35, ALARA, wipe tests, area surveys
Credentials: CNMT and PET (NMTCB), BLS
How to write a Nuclear Medicine Technologist resume
A strong Nuclear Medicine Technologist resume shows patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Licenses and certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Patient care
Clinical documentation
EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)
Infection control
Care coordination
Patient education
Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)
Triage
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality improvement
Example bullet points
Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score
Led a falls-prevention initiative that reduced unit falls by 40% over 12 months
Trained 14 new nurses on Epic workflows, shortening their orientation by two weeks
Tips from recruiters
Put licences and certifications (RN, BLS, ACLS) with their state or body near the top.
Name the setting and specialty for each role: unit type, patient population and bed count.
Use a clean single-column layout; hospital applicant systems parse them most reliably.
Recommended templates
Vital (ATS-friendly): Clean clinical layout with a credentials block
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Nuclear Medicine Technologist resume FAQ
What should a Nuclear Medicine Technologist resume include?
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist resume should show patient outcomes, safety and the clinical or operational standards you upheld. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Licenses and certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist?
Vital, Classic and Modern work well for Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Nuclear Medicine Technologist resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Nuclear Medicine Technologist put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles are Patient care, Clinical documentation, EHR systems (Epic, Cerner), Infection control, Care coordination and Patient education.
How do I write strong Nuclear Medicine Technologist resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as patients per shift, readmission rate and patient satisfaction. For example: "Cared for 5 to 6 patients per shift on a 32-bed cardiac unit with a 98% documentation audit score."