Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Posted Date

01/23/2026

Salary Range: $63.85 - 84.22 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

28116

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our innovative Brain Mapping Center. The Brain Mapping Center advances the understanding of the human brain by exploring the relationship between structure and function.

As our Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist you will play a critical role in supporting cutting-edge research by performing and managing sophisticated imaging procedures. You will work in a collaborative, research-driven environment alongside leading neuroscientists and clinicians.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform PET and MRI imaging (structural and functional)
• Prepare research participants and scanning areas and ensure safety and comfort
• Assist with interventional procedures and administer contrast materials under radiologist supervision
• Conduct routine quality control checks and troubleshot technical issues
• Administer contrast materials under radiologist supervision
• Maintain detailed research participants records and imaging documentation
• Coordinate research participant flow and provide research participant education on procedures
• Support investigators with protocol development, scheduling, and data management
• Collaborate with researchers, staff, and research participants to ensure compliance with safety and research standards

Salary range: $60.51/hr - $79.82/hr

Job Qualifications

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Completion of an AMA-approved Radiological Program OR Degree in a related scientific field (required)
California Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) License (required)
Nuclear Medicine Certification from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (required)

BCLS/CPR Certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross - (preferred)

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Strong knowledge of radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles (required)

Proficiency in imaging procedures, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and quality control techniques (required)

Ability to work safely in a 3 Tesla MRI environment
Proficiency in PET image acquisition and protocol setup (preferred)
Familiarity with radiopharmaceutical (ex: F18, O15) (preferred)
Experience with Siemens MRI scanners (preferred)
Knowledge of regulatory compliance (FDA, IRB, Environmental Health & Safety)

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.