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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, Between the hours of 6:30am and 5:00pm
Posted Date
05/29/2025
Salary Range: $54.07 - 123.04 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
24560

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Chief Technologist, Nuclear Medicine, supports the Chief Technologist in managing day-to-day clinical operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This role combines hands-on clinical expertise with administrative oversight, serving as a key resource to technologists and helping to maintain workflow, regulatory compliance, and service standards. The Associate Chief steps in during the Chief’s absence and plays a critical role in maintaining continuity across operations, supporting staff development, and promoting best practices in imaging procedures.


Salary Range: $54.07-123.04/hr 

Job Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

  • Current national certification

    • ARRT (N) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine

    • NMTCB – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

  • Valid California Radiologic Technologist – Nuclear Medicine (CRT-NM) license issued by the California Department of Public Health – Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB).

  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent.

  • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

  • At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or lead technologist experience in a nuclear medicine or hybrid imaging setting.

  • Proficiency in general nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures.

  • Strong knowledge of radiation safety, quality control, and compliance with state (CDPH-RHB) and federal (NRC, TJC) regulations.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.

  • Experience in training, mentoring, or education.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

  • Experience working in a large academic medical center or complex healthcare environment.

  • Familiarity with imaging systems such as PACS, RIS, and Epic Radiant.

  • Certification in CT (ARRT (CT)) if working in PET/CT hybrid imaging environments.

  • Prior involvement in training, quality assurance, or accreditation preparation (e.g., IAC, TJC).


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.