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Glendale, California

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full-Time, Day Shift

Imaging TechIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61-$83.67/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley.

We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation.

Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

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

  • 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.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities.

Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.

Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Key Responsibilities

Administers radiopharmaceuticals and radiation to detect or treat diseases using radioisotope equipment. Coordinates patient flow, performs screening procedures, and maintains quality control for diagnostic interpretation.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine and a State Nuclear Medicine License. Certification from ARRT or NMTCB and venipuncture certification are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiopharmaceutical AdministrationRadioisotope Equipment OperationPatient ScreeningDose CalculationDiagnostic ImagingMedical Documentation

Nuclear Medicine Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nuclear Medicine Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Nuclear Medicine Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Imaging Tech roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,890 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Glendale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.31M
Typical market rent
$2,790/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.