Lead Pediatric Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PET/CT
Company: Knowhirematch
Location: Oakland
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Lead Pediatric Nuclear Medicine
Technologist, PET/CTPart-time 3 shifts / week160-200K Full Benefits
Paid Relocation SIGNING BONUS Oakland, CA A leading medical center
is seeking a highly skilled and flexible Lead Pediatric Nuclear
Medicine Technologist, PET/CT for a Part-time position primarily
serving its Children's Hospital in the Oakland, CA area. This role
is crucial for delivering specialized, advanced diagnostic and
therapeutic nuclear medicine services to a pediatric population.
The position is scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week (24
hours total) , with flexibility required to cover various weekdays
(Monday–Friday). While this is a fully benefited, part-time
position (health benefits and vacation accrual at 60% appointment),
there may be opportunities for increased hours based on patient
volume. The Lead Technologist is licensed in all relevant scopes of
practice by the State of California Radiologic Health Branch. The
role demands significant independence and clinical leadership:
Clinical Leadership: Act as a lead/coordinator within the
department, participating in the orientation and training of staff,
students, residents, and faculty. Advanced Procedures: Perform
routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine
procedures (including PET/CT) using radiopharmaceuticals in both
inpatient and outpatient settings. Specialty Instruction:
Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more
specialty procedures (required within six months of
hire/promotion). Protocol Development: Actively participate in
clinical protocol development, improvement, and implementation—a
key function in an academic medical environment. Safety and
Compliance: Execute all required radiation safety and quality
control procedures on Nuclear Medicine equipment and maintain a
safe working environment in the acute care setting, collaborating
with anesthesia and other patient care teams. Analysis: Collect,
prepare, and analyze biologic specimens and prepare data for
interpretation by physicians. Requirements Experience Minimum of 3
years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Significant Pediatrics
experience in a hospital setting is highly needed! Education
Associate's Degree; Graduate of a JRCNMT accredited Nuclear
Medicine training program. Licensure/Certifications (Required) CA
State License – Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine (CA
Department of Public Health). CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N). BLS (CPR)
Certification. Advanced Certification (Preferred but Highly
Desired) Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT)
(ARRT or NMTCB) to cover PET/CT requirements. Work Attributes
Flexibility in scheduling (3 days/week, M-F 8-hour shifts).
Willingness to travel/rotate across all UCSF sites and shifts,
including occasional coverage for weekends and holidays. Ideal
candidates will possess CT certification and experience working in
an academic medical center or acute care hospital with a strong
background in both adult and pediatric nuclear medicine/PET/CT.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, adaptable, problem-solving,
and teamwork skills are essential for this role.
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