Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Mercy General Hospital·Sacramento, California

$82 - $82/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist · $82 - $82/hr

How this role compares

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+53% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Sacramento, California ($53.36/hr, n=563)

$0.60/hr · p10p90 · $539/hr

this role: $81.68/hrmedian $53.36/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 563 posted healthcare roles in Sacramento, California rates. This role sits in the 74th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 53% above the Sacramento, California median for similar positions.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by applying radionuclides to produce high-quality images. They are responsible for administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to radiation safety protocols.

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California.

Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology.

Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community.

One Mission.

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.

Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners.

You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.

To be successful in this role you will obtain current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety.

Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.

Medical terminology relating to nuclear medicine Principles of operation and care of nuclear medicine equipment Currently accepted diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures Mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment Job Requirements Required: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Medical Technologist: CA

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification. The role requires advanced technical expertise, knowledge of medical terminology, and a thorough understanding of radiation safety practices.

professional certificate
Attention to detail
Patient care
Equipment operation
Medical terminology
Diagnostic imaging
Radiation safety
Nuclear medicine procedures
Radiopharmaceutical administration
Radionuclide application

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $82 - $82/hr
Location: Sacramento, California
Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Closes: Jul 30, 2027
Application: Employer website

California Nuclear Medicine Technologist market

California continues to show steady demand for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in hospitals, imaging centers, and specialty clinics, where diagnostic imaging and patient throughput support ongoing hiring. Competition is often shaped by state licensure, accredited training, BLS, and credentialing such as NMT, ARRT(N), or RHN, plus experience with nuclear imaging workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your exact California licensure path and highlight any modality-specific experience in your application.