Lead, Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Scripps Green Hospital

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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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