Nuclear Medicine Tech

California Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

California Hospital Medical Center, a Dignity Health facility in downtown Los Angeles, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform specialized imaging using radionuclides. The role requires certification and state licensure, adherence to radiation safety, and precise image quality to assist licensed practitioners.

The candidate will verify physician orders, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure accurate dose measurements while maintaining compassionate patient care and attention to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures with radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and ensure proper safety protocols.
• Operate imaging equipment and verify orders with physicians.
• Ensure dose accuracy using dose calibrator and document results.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Fire Safety

Education

AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program

ARRT-N certification

CNMT certification

California Nuclear Medicine license

Registered Nuclear Medical Technologist CA

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

Required

• 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