Lead, Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Scripps Green Hospital

Job Description - Lead, Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Scripps Green Hospital (262004619)

Job Description

Lead, Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Scripps Green Hospital - 262004619

Description

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.

What you''ll do:

• 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.

This position is eligible for up to $10k in New Hire Retention Incentives and relocation up to $3k if moving from 100+ miles away.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title

Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

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Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• 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

Required Certification/Registration:

• CNMT
• RT-VEN
• BLS through the American Heart Association

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• 2 years'' experience
• Knowledge of patient focused care delivery

Job

: Imaging

Primary Location

: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA 92037

Organization

: Scripps Green Hospital

Job Posting

: Oct 1, 2026, 3:56:09 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 62.80 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 91.07

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.