Nuclear Med Tech

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radionuclide imaging and therapies with precision. You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, optimize image quality, and ensure patient safety under physician orders.

The role requires AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training, ARRT-N or CNMT certification, CA licensure, CPR, and strict adherence to radiation safety practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Certified in Nuclear Medicine by ARRT-N or CNMT.
• State of California Nuclear Medicine license.
• Registered Nuclear Medical Technologist CA.
• Basic Life Support - CPR.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensure patient care and safety; verify orders with physicians.
• Operate imaging equipment and evaluate image quality.
• Label images and prepare studies for radiologist review.
• Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols.

Skills

CPR

Radiation safety

Education

AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program

ARRT-N certification

CNMT certification

State of California Nuclear Medicine license

Registered Nuclear Medical Technologist CA

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Tools

Dose calibrator

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.

Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.

To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.

• Always examines the requisition in order to be aware of information such as procedure requested, patient's condition and other special notes or comments.
• Refers to the department manual to insure that all views are taken.
• Labels all images as required. Evaluates images for technical quality before turning in study to radiologist.
• Always verifies requested examination with physicians written orders before performing exam.
• Checks the label of the radionuclide to be injected. Always measures the radioactive dose prescribed for the patient with a dose calibrator.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of AMA approved school forNuclear Medicine Technology.
• Certified in Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of RadiologyTechnologists (ARRT-N), or a Certification from Nuclear MedicineTechnologist Cert Board (CNMT).
• State of California Nuclear Medicine license.
• Registered Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.

Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$66.42 - $78.14 /hour