Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in California
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in major academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and specialty imaging networks, with openings at every level from entry-level technologist through lead and senior positions. The largest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Stanford Health Care, and UC San Diego Health maintain consistent demand. The most sought-after specialties include PET/CT imaging, cardiac nuclear medicine, and hybrid imaging with SPECT/CT. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Support quality assurance and technical performance across the division.
- Ensure imaging procedures are performed in accordance with established protocols and quality standards.
- Collaborate with department leadership and healthcare professionals to maintain efficient operations.
- Apply specialized technical expertise to support accurate imaging results and quality patient care.
- Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, technical, and safety standards.
- California Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification required upon hire.
- Must hold one of the following national credentials upon hire:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (N).
National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire.- Minimum of 4 years of experience as a technologist in the relevant specialty within a hospital or imaging center.
Technical experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), or
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear medicine technologist jobs across California.
- ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification required for California nuclear medicine technologist positions
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology or a related clinical science
- Hands-on experience operating gamma cameras, PET scanners, and SPECT/CT equipment
- California Radiologic Technology certification issued by the California Department of Public Health
- Ability to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals following radiation safety protocols
- Strong patient assessment skills and experience with electronic health record systems
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nuclear medicine technologist in California?
To work as a nuclear medicine technologist in California, you must hold a Radiologic Technology certification from the California Department of Public Health, which administers licensure under the Radiologic Health Branch. You also need to complete an accredited nuclear medicine technology program and hold national certification through ARRT in nuclear medicine technology or through the NMTCB. California does not offer a separate reciprocity pathway, so out-of-state technologists must apply directly to the Radiologic Health Branch.
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in California?
Nuclear medicine technologists in California earn a median of about $162,380 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $122,760 for the lowest 10% to over $200,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nuclear medicine technologists in California?
Employers hiring nuclear medicine technologists in California right now include Adventist Health, American Traveler, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of academic medical centers, large integrated health networks, and specialty outpatient imaging clinics keeps demand consistent across the state.
Which California cities have the most nuclear medicine technologist jobs?
Long Beach, Orange, and Tarzana have the most nuclear medicine technologist openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco lead because of their dense clusters of academic hospitals, large health systems, and specialty imaging centers, while San Diego's concentration of research-affiliated hospitals and VA facilities drives strong demand in that metro as well.
Are there remote nuclear medicine technologist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Nuclear medicine technology is a hands-on clinical role requiring direct patient contact and on-site operation of imaging equipment, so the vast majority of positions are fully on-site. About 7% of nuclear medicine technologist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The small share of remote work in the field typically involves reading support, quality assurance review, or administrative coordination rather than direct imaging.
How can I get hired as a nuclear medicine technologist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate positions at large California academic health systems, which regularly run structured orientation programs for technologists without clinical experience. Cedars-Sinai, UCSF Health, and Kaiser Permanente Northern and Southern California all hire new graduates into supervised roles. Completing a California-accredited nuclear medicine technology program with strong clinical rotation hours, then securing your ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification before applying, gives you a clear edge. Technologists moving from radiologic technology or radiation therapy also find nuclear medicine a natural lateral step.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear medicine technologist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to nuclear medicine technologist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search by city or sub-specialty to narrow the results to roles that match your experience and credentials, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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