Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
The Department of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology is seeking to hire an experienced, Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT) to contribute clinical expertise in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care. In this role, you will perform advanced nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures using sophisticated imaging technology, ensuring accuracy, safety, and outstanding imaging quality.
Working with a high level of independence, you will support physicians and clinical teams by producing reliable imaging results, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing compassionate care to patients throughout the imaging process.
This per diem opportunity will support coverage needs across multiple locations, including Encino, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, and Calabasas. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment.
Bring your technical expertise and patient-focused approach to a team committed to excellence in imaging and care.
Hourly range: $71.48-$79.42
*This is a per diem role which may convert to career*
Bargaining Unit: HX
Required:
- Valid Certifications as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with either the Nuclear Medicine Technology Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Valid licensure in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch, State of California.
- Working knowledge of the above listed equipment.
- Reading skills to understand patient records, forms, technical procedure and policy manuals, and other related documents written in standard English.
- Speaking skill to collect and clearly convey information to people of various educational cultural, and economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, correct grammar and vocabulary.
- Interpersonal skills to work as part of a medical team by establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with physicians, medical staff, colleagues, co-workers, patients, and the public.
- 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.
- 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.
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.