Nuclear Medicine Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,921 - 107,452; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health – St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radiopharmaceutical procedures, operate gamma cameras and PET scanners, and provide high-quality diagnostic imaging. You will document procedures, ensure radiation safety, and support patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires NMTCB and CRT licensure, BLS-CPR, and a minimum of one year of acute care experience. California licensure is essential for practice.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• One year full‑time work experience or clinical internship in an acute care setting.
• Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA.
• Basic Life Support – CPR.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Maintains NMTCB and CRT licensure.
• Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age-specific data.
• Demonstrates knowledge of radiation protection by ALARA standards.
• Demonstrates consistent use of radiation protection devices for both patient and hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and operate imaging equipment.
• Acquire high-quality images and process data for physician interpretation.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort and document all procedures and materials.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and other disciplines involved.

Skills

Radiation safety

Patient care

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Of Science

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

Gamma cameras

PET scanners

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be instrumental in performing specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals, providing critical insights into organ function and disease processes to guide patient care.

Every day you will prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate advanced imaging equipment (e.g., gamma cameras, PET scanners), acquire high-quality images, and process data for physician interpretation. You will be expected to ensure patient safety and comfort, adhere to strict radiation safety protocols, and meticulously document all procedures and radioactive materials from receipt to disposal, contributing directly to accurate diagnosis and treatment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong scientific and technical aptitude, a keen eye for detail, and an unwavering commitment to radiation safety and precise diagnostic imaging.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age-specific data.
• Encourages involvement of patient, family, significant other in decision making related to plan of care.
• Maintains current NMTCB and CRT licensure.
• Effectively coordinates patient care with physicians and other disciplines involved.
• Demonstrates knowledge of radiation protection by use of ALARA standards.
• Demonstrates consistent use of radiation protection devices for both patient and hospital personnel.
• High School Graduate.
• One year full‑time work experience or clinical internship in an acute care setting.
• Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA.
• Basic Life Support – CPR.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Preferred

• Associates Of Science.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California.

Pay Range

$66.42 - $78.14 /hour