Lead, Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Scripps Green Hospital

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a benefited, full time position (64 hours per pay period) generally working weekdays on an 8-hr shift schedule with start times ranging from 7-8am. Call is required after hours (4-8pm, about twice a week) and weekends (8am-8pm, about once or twice a month). Hours will vary as needed. Located at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Why Scripps Green Nuclear Medicine? Wide variety of cases and procedures keeps the work interesting, with experience in much more than just cardiology. Staff gain exposure to a broad range of imaging exams, including cardiac, abdomen/HIDA, bone scans with SPECT-CT, breast imaging, and chest/lung scans. This department is a great fit for someone who wants to build diverse skills, keep learning, and work in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Completion of a formal training/educational program in an approved school of Radiology Technology
Imaging experience in a hospital or clinic setting
Excellent interpersonal skills
CNMT
RT-VEN
BLS through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

2 years' experience
Knowledge of patient focused care delivery

Responsibilities

Functions as liaison between state and federal agencies for licensure, certification, and QA requirements for the entire radiology department.
Responsible for providing age specific care, education and imaging procedures in conjunction with other members of the defined health care team.
Adheres to safety standards and regulatory requirements; participates in QC and PI activities; maintains own clinical competency and mandatory requirements.
Maintains all records as needed to verify that regulations are being maintained at all times.
Responsible for charge reconciliation audits for procedures performed in Nuclear Medicine department.