Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary

We are seeking Staff, Senior, and Principal Nuclear Medicine Technologists to work across multiple clinical locations. These positions require flexibility and a willingness to work across different facilities to support departmental and operational needs.

Schedules consist of variable 8-hour shifts, with assignments rotating among locations and including rotating weekend coverage.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Candidates must be adaptable, comfortable working in multiple clinical environments, and capable of providing safe, high-quality patient care in an acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals.

• Provide nuclear medicine services in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

• Work safely in acute care settings and interact effectively with anesthesia and other patient care departments.

• Collect, prepare, and analyze biological specimens and prepare data for interpretation.

• Perform radiation safety and quality control procedures on all Nuclear Medicine equipment as required by the department.

• Participate in the orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty.

• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.

• Maintain competency across applicable nuclear medicine procedures and scopes of practice.

• Demonstrate flexibility in working across multiple locations, shifts, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

Principal Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.

• Actively participate in an annual performance improvement project or Nuclear Medicine Quality Assurance/Radiation Safety meetings.

• Demonstrate competency and the ability to independently perform and instruct others in at least two advanced procedures.

• Participate in clinical protocol development, maintenance, improvement, and implementation.

• Participate in research protocol development, maintenance, and implementation.

• Teach routine and specialty PET/CT examinations to newer Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

• Provide mentorship, guidance, advice, and direction to less experienced technologists.

Required Qualifications – Principal Level

• CTNM certification through NMTCB or ARRT (N).

• California Department of Public Health Certified Technologist – Nuclear Medicine license.

• Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through ARRT or NMTCB.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Graduation from a JRCNMT-accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

• Minimum of 3 years of CT experience.

• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts, and willingness to provide weekend and holiday coverage.

• Demonstrated competency and participation in the lead/coordinator role.

• Ability to perform all routine clinical PET/CT examinations independently.

• Ability to independently perform at least 3 of the following 5 specialty PET/CT examinations:

  • PET/CT with Multiphase CT

  • Pediatric

  • Cardiac

  • Neuro

  • Research

• Ability to teach routine and specialty examinations to newer Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

• Ability to mentor and guide less experienced technologists.

Required Qualifications – Senior Level

• Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

• CTNM certification through NMTCB or ARRT (N).

• California Department of Public Health Certified Technologist – Nuclear Medicine license.

• Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through ARRT or NMTCB.

• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.

• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts, and willingness to provide weekend and holiday coverage.

• Demonstrated competency and ability to instruct others in at least two specialty procedures within 6 months of hire or promotion.

Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.

• CTNM certification through NMTCB or ARRT (N).

• California Department of Public Health Certified Technologist – Nuclear Medicine license.

• Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT) through ARRT or NMTCB.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• The supplied requirements indicate a minimum experience range of 0–7 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and 0–3 years of CT experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience working in an academic medical center.

• Experience in an acute care hospital environment.

• Inpatient and outpatient experience.

• Experience working with both adult and pediatric patient populations.

• 10 or more years of Nuclear Medicine experience is preferred.

• PET/CT technologist experience is a plus.

• Possession of all required certifications, including CT certification.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Adaptability and flexibility.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Work Schedule and Location Requirements

• Locations: Multiple clinical locations.

• Schedule: Variable 8-hour shifts.

• Start Times: May vary between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

• Work Arrangement: On-site across multiple locations.

• Weekend Coverage: Rotating weekends as needed.

• Additional Coverage: Must be flexible to work different shifts, rotate locations, and provide holiday coverage when required.

Important Candidate Considerations: Candidates must be willing to work across multiple locations and demonstrate scheduling flexibility. For Principal-level candidates, independent PET/CT experience, advanced procedure competency, teaching, and mentorship abilities are particularly important.