Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
Job Description
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) – Relocate from Louisiana to California
California (Multiple Locations Relocation Assistance Provided)
Serenity Med Search – Allied Health & Imaging Recruitment Experts
Full-Time Day Shift Direct Hire
$115,000 – $140,000/year + Full Benefits + Relocation Bonus
🌟 Make the Move: Advance Your CNMT Career in Beautiful California
Are you a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) based in Louisiana—New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, or elsewhere? Looking for higher compensation, broader clinical experience, or a change in lifestyle?
Now is the perfect time to relocate to California, where CNMTs are in high demand and earn top-tier pay. Join a progressive hospital or imaging center offering state-of-the-art PET/CT and gamma camera technology, clinical mentorship, and a supportive, patient-centered environment.
💸 Why Relocate? Louisiana vs. California CNMT Pay
| State | Annual Salary Range | Hourly Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $85,000 – $95,000 | ~$42–$45/hour |
| California | $115,000 – $140,000 | $55–$65+/hour |
That’s a potential $20,000–$55,000 salary increase—plus relocation bonuses, housing stipends, and student loan assistance in select California communities.
🏥 Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
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Perform diagnostic imaging procedures using SPECT, SPECT/CT, or PET/CT
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Safely prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals
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Follow ALARA and NRC/State radiation safety protocols
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Collaborate with radiologists and clinical teams to ensure accurate diagnostics
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Maintain precise patient records and imaging logs
✅ Qualifications:
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Active CNMT certification (ARRT-N or NMTCB)
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BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
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Eligible for California CNMT License – We'll help you through the licensing process
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1+ year of clinical experience preferred (strong new grads encouraged to apply)
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Willingness to relocate (relocation support included)
🎁 What We Offer:
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Highly competitive California-based salary
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Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), generous PTO
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Relocation support + possible housing stipend
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PET/CT and CT cross-training opportunities
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Supportive onboarding, continuing education, and a team-focused environment
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Direct placement with trusted California hospitals and imaging centers
🌄 Live Where Others Vacation
We help match your career goals to the lifestyle you want:
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🌊 Coastal towns (Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Diego)
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🏞️ Mountain escapes (Yosemite area, Shasta, Lake Tahoe region)
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🍷 Wine country (Napa, Sonoma, Central Coast)
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🌅 High desert and scenic small towns with lower cost of living and strong hiring incentives
📝 Start Your California Journey
Whether you're looking for a salary boost, a new lifestyle, or a more dynamic clinical setting, Serenity Med Search is here to help.
Apply now for personalized job matching and expert relocation support—from Louisiana to California.