Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 76,911 - 105,482; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist at St. Helena Hospital in California. The successful candidate will administer radiopharmaceuticals and utilize radioisotope equipment for various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

This role requires specific state licenses and involves preparing and documenting information related to radioactive materials.

A comprehensive benefits program is offered, along with a pay range of $55.83 to $76.57 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires diploma from accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent.
• State Nuclear Medicine License required in specific states.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to treat diseases.
• Prepares and measures radioactive isotopes using equipment.
• Documents information regarding radioactive materials.

Skills

Administering radiopharmaceuticals

Screening procedures

Radioisotope equipment

Patient flow coordination

Education

Diploma/certificate in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology

Tools

Radioisotope equipment

Job description

Saint Helena, CA, United States

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Job Description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Summary:

Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• State Nuclear Medicine License: Required in CA and HI
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR
• Venipuncture certification: Required in CA and HI

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
• Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Essential Functions

• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists. Subjects patients to radiation. Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Job Info

• Job Identification L54188-2
• Job Category Technologist
• Posting Date 05/21/2026, 11:23 PM
• Locations 10 Woodland Rd, Saint Helena, CA, 94574, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day Shift
• Pay Range The estimated base pay for this position is $55.83 to $76.57. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.