Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Navista; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health’s cCARE Fresno, CA is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. You will contribute to patient-centered care using radiopharmaceuticals, with responsibilities spanning workups, imaging, QC, and collaboration with clinicians.

Requirements include CNMT certification, ARRT(N) or NMTCB, ACLS/BCLS, and graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program. The role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with a flexible schedule including overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be a Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification.
• Must possess either ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification.
• Current ACLS or BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort through facility.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients.
• Verify scan orders 48 hours in advance.
• Process images and push to PACS.
• Archive and verify to PACS and DVD daily.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals and manage inventory.
• Run QC on imaging equipment and perform repairs if needed.
• Maintain QA logs for equipment and patients.
• Educate physicians on PET/CT and develop procedures to improve efficiency.

Skills

CNMT

ARRT(N) or NMTCB

ACLS or BCLS

Education

Accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT)

What Nuclear (PET) contributes to Cardinal Health

As a part of our team, you'll help deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. Join our Nuclear Medicine Technologist team at cCARE Fresno, CA where your skills will directly impact the health and comfort of patients in your community. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping others.

The Nuclear (PET) job family provides services that use radioactive substances, called radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat diseases, including cancer.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families and escort the patient throughout the facility.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients with diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Verify completeness/integrity of scan order from physicians office at least 48 hours in advance.
• Process images and push to pacs.
• Compare scan order/scan/clinical for veracity, accuracy, and data thoroughness.
• Archive & verify to PACS & to DVD daily.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals and credit unused radiopharmaceuticals daily.
• Run QC scanning equipment; facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Perform QA on all equipment; maintain QA logs, patient logs, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Ensure scanning equipment is in good working order and facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Obtain working knowledge of PET/CT imaging; educate physicians on PET/CT.
• Develop marketing strategy with Clinical Educators
• Work with patients, physicians, nurses, clinicians, educators, and vendors.
• Develop / implement procedures that improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Correctly, legibly, and accurately scan data into document imaging software (RIS) – Charge Out Process
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including overtime, and weekends,) as necessary.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT)
• Must possess either the ARRT (N) or the NMTCB certification.
• Current ACLS or BCLS certification

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated hourly range:

$43.30 per hour - $71.69 per hour

Bonus eligible:

No

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:

12/27/2026

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.