Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Company: UCLA Health
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description The Department of Molecular &
Medical Pharmacology is actively recruiting an experienced Senior
Nuclear Medicine Technologist to play a critical role in advancing
our diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. As a core member of
our allied health team, you will utilize Nuclear Medicine
Technology to conduct detailed assessments of anatomical and
physiological conditions, supporting the highest standards of
patient care. In this role, you will: - Engage directly with
patients through interviews, education, and care throughout their
procedures. - Prepare, calibrate, and perform rigorous quality
control on radiopharmaceutical compounds, ensuring accuracy and
safety. - Administer radiopharmaceuticals and, under physician
supervision, adjunctive medications. - Execute a wide range of
imaging and therapeutic procedures, applying expertise in
computer-based image processing and enhancement. - Perform
laboratory testing in support of diagnostic and therapeutic
protocols. - Apply deep knowledge of radiation physics and safety
regulations to minimize exposure and uphold ALARA standards for
patients, colleagues, the public, and yourself. This position
requires a high level of technical proficiency, clinical judgment,
and patient-centered care. Your expertise in the effective use of
radionuclides and commitment to safety will make you an essential
contributor to both our department and the patients we serve.
Target hourly rate: $63.85-$84.22 Bargaining Unit: HX-UPTE
Qualifications Required: /n - Valid Certifications as a Nuclear
Medicine Technologist with either the Nuclear Medicine Technology
Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
(AART); /n - Valid licensure in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the
Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch, State of
California; /n - Working knowledge of the use of scintillation
gamma cameras, well counters, radiation survey detectors, clinical
acquisition and processing computer stations, and computer network
systems; /n - Reading skills to understand patient records, forms,
technical procedure and policy manuals, and other related documents
written in Standard English; /n - Speaking skill to collect and
clearly convey information to people of various educational,
cultural, and economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, correct
grammar and vocabulary; /n - Interpersonal skills to work as part
of a medical team by establishing and maintaining cooperative
working relationships with physicians, medical staff, patients, and
the public; /n - Ability to set priorities to multiple tasks,
shifting demands, deadlines, and a heavy workload; Writing skills
to maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records and logs; /n -
Ability to work with self-initiative and minimum supervision in the
performance of nuclear medicine procedures; Interpersonal skills to
relate to patients of all age groups or their families with
sensitivity and compassion; /n - Ability to work rotating shifts
and starting hours; ability to work beyond scheduled hours if
patient care requires; /n - Ability to staff multiple dual modality
scanners in separate locations on a rotational basis; /n - A 3-5
year of full-time working experience in a Staff Nuclear Medicine
position.
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