Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Click to view the list of NMTs Approved to Operate CT/Nuclear Medicine Devices: NMTs Approved to Operate CT/Nuclear Medicine Devices.

The applicant shall complete an application supplied by the Board, and:

  1. Be of good moral character.
  2. Be at least 18 years old.
  3. Pay the application fee.
  4. Graduate from a JRCNMT-accredited nuclear medicine technology program.
  5. Have certification/registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
  6. Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board.
  7. Complete a criminal history records check.
  8. Meet any other requirements established by the Board.

Yes. Applicants who did not graduate from an educational program accredited by JRCNMT may obtain a license if the applicant:
  1. Graduated from an educational program recognized by the ARRT or NMTCB, as approved by the Board;
  2. Possesses a current, active unrestricted license in another state or is otherwise recognized as a nuclear medicine technologist in another state;
  3. Has full-time experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in another state for at least 3 of the last 5 years immediately preceding the submission of the application for licensure;
  4. Has no history of public disciplinary action taken or pending against any license currently or previously held or expired; and
  5. Submits verification from employers, supervisors, or colleagues that the applicant has satisfactorily practiced for at least 3 of the last 5 years immediately preceding the submission of the application for licensure.

Applicants are also required to meet additional qualifications.

No. Verifications of employment are not required if you graduated from a program that is JRCNMT accredited.
The application process, on average, may take 3 ‐ 6 weeks. However, the process may take longer depending on the individual applicant’s circumstance or if the individual does not provide the required documentation in a timely manner.
  1. Completion of a reinstatement application pdf approved by the Board.
  2. Payment of a reinstatement fee.
  3. Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements.
  4. Verification from the Maryland Office of the Comptroller that the applicant has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions payable to the Comptroller or the Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation or that the applicant has provided for payment in a manner satisfactory to the unit responsible for collection. (Maryland Health Occupations Code Annotated, § 1-213).
  5. Completion of a criminal history records check.
Click to view the general scope of practice and the nuclear medicine technologist scope of practice.
  1. An individual who is licensed by the Board as both a nuclear medicine technologist and a radiographer; or
  2. Two separate individuals: one who is licensed by the Board as a nuclear medicine technologist to operate the PET only and one who is licensed by the Board as a radiographer to operate the CT only; or
  3. A Maryland-licensed nuclear medicine technologist with CT certification.
  1. A current Maryland license as a radiographer; or
  2. A current Maryland license as a nuclear medicine technologist who has:
    1. Successfully passed the ARRT or NMTCB specialty exam for CT; and
    2. Administers contrast media after consultation with, and under the supervision of, a physician who is immediately and physically available.
Click to view the regulations for more information: COMAR 10.32.10.10(B)

Fees

Initial Licenses $150.00
Reinstatements $150.00
Renewals* $161.00
Name Changes $25.00
*Includes a $26 assessment fee to fund the Maryland Health Care Commission ( MHCC) as required by law (MD Code Annotated Health Occ. §1-209).