Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs are open across hospital systems, imaging centers, cancer treatment facilities, and academic medical centers, from entry-level staff technologists to lead and supervisory roles, with specializations in PET imaging, SPECT scanning, and radiopharmacy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Position summary: : Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging and isotope therapy according to established standards and practices. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Education necessary to meet certification requirements. BLS. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine (NM). California State Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT). Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). California State Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and/or ARRT (CT) Certification (to be obtained within 6 monthsof hire)
Salary Range: $56.71 - $79.79 Salary will be commensurate with experience.
As part of our ongoing effort to remain an employer of choice, eligible employees who work qualifying weekend shifts receive a competitive weekend rate.
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Location: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center · RADIOLOGY-NUCLEAR
Schedule: Regular part-time, 1 - Days, 8 Hours
Position summary: : Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging and isotope therapy according to established standards and practices. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Education necessary to meet certification requirements. BLS. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine (NM). California State Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT). Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). California State Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and/or ARRT (CT) Certification (to be obtained within 6 monthsof hire)
Salary Range: $56.71 - $79.79 Salary will be commensurate with experience.
As part of our ongoing effort to remain an employer of choice, eligible employees who work qualifying weekend shifts receive a competitive weekend rate.
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Location: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center · RADIOLOGY-NUCLEAR
Schedule: Regular part-time, 1 - Days, 8 Hours
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- Shared Medical Services84
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- Healthcare & Medical Services129
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear medicine technologist jobs.
- ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification required for clinical practice
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology from an accredited program
- Experience operating SPECT and PET/CT imaging equipment
- Radiopharmaceutical preparation, dose calculation, and quality control skills
- State licensure where required and current radiation safety training
- Basic life support certification and patient care experience in a clinical setting
Tips for Your Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Search
List every modality you've operated
Hiring managers scan for specific equipment names, so spell out each scanner you've used, whether that's a GE Discovery, Siemens Biograph, or Philips Vereos. Leaving equipment brands off your resume costs you keyword matches in applicant tracking systems.
Highlight your radiopharmaceutical handling experience
Many postings require hands-on dose preparation and quality control. Call out the specific radioisotopes you've worked with, your experience calibrating dose calibrators, and any radiation safety committee involvement to separate yourself from candidates who only list imaging duties.
Tailor applications to clinical setting type
Freestanding outpatient imaging centers, oncology hospitals, and academic medical centers each have different volume expectations and patient populations. Match your resume language to the setting in each posting, emphasizing throughput metrics for high-volume sites and protocol development for academic roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nuclear medicine technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare to explain your ARRT and NMTCB credentials
Interviewers frequently ask which registry you hold and why, especially at hospitals that prefer one over the other. Know your continuing education status, renewal dates, and any additional specialty credentials like CT authorization so you can answer without hesitation.
Negotiate shift differentials before accepting
Nuclear medicine departments often run early-morning, weekend, or on-call shifts that carry differential pay. Ask specifically about on-call frequency and differential rates during the offer stage, not after you start, since these can meaningfully affect your total compensation.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nuclear medicine technologists?
The companies hiring the most nuclear medicine technologists right now include Shared Medical Services, American Traveler, and Voyage Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large health systems and national imaging networks tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many nuclear medicine technologist jobs are remote?
About 6% of nuclear medicine technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote arrangements include radiopharmacy consulting, protocol review, and quality assurance positions that don't require direct patient contact or scanner operation.
How do you become a nuclear medicine technologist?
You complete an accredited nuclear medicine technology program, which can be a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree depending on the institution. After graduating, you sit for either the ARRT nuclear medicine registry or the NMTCB certification exam. You then apply for any required state licensure, complete a clinical practicum if not already embedded in your program, and begin applying to entry-level staff technologist positions.
Can you get hired as a nuclear medicine technologist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist specifically for new graduates who hold registry credentials. Hospitals with training programs and larger imaging networks are most likely to hire candidates straight out of an accredited program. Emphasizing your clinical rotation hours, the specific scanners you trained on, and any radiopharmacy exposure during school strengthens an application when professional experience is limited.
What does the nuclear medicine technologist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with the lead technologist or department manager covering imaging protocols, radiopharmaceutical handling, and equipment troubleshooting. A facility tour or working interview where you demonstrate patient positioning or scanner setup is common. Final steps typically involve credential verification, a background check, and a radiation safety review before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear medicine technologist jobs?
You can find and apply to nuclear medicine technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, setting preference, and experience level, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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