Nuclear Medicine Tech: Flexible Hours + On-Call Imaging

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform routine to complex radionuclide imaging, following established Nuclear Medicine guidelines and radiologist protocols. You will prepare and position patients, educate them, and ensure high-quality images and data integrity across multiple UCSD locations.

The role requires NMTCB/ARRT licensure or equivalent certification, PACS/RIS familiarity, and flexibility to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine technologist with applicable state license.
• NMTCB or ARRT certification required, or equivalent licensure.
• Ability to work across locations and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex radionuclide imaging procedures following Nuclear Medicine guidelines.
• Prepare and position patients to obtain high-quality images per radiologist protocols.
• Educate patients, collect history, and relay information to radiologist.
• Enter data into computer systems and verify image quality for interpretation.
• Review images for technical quality and accuracy; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PACS knowledge

RIS knowledge

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (NMCB/NMTCB)

ARRT NM license or NMTCB/RNT license

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform routine to complex radionuclide imaging, following established Nuclear Medicine guidelines and radiologist protocols. You will prepare and position patients, educate them, and ensure high-quality images and data integrity across multiple UCSD locations.

The role requires NMTCB/ARRT licensure or equivalent certification, PACS/RIS familiarity, and flexibility to work various shifts.