Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem - Hillcrest

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site hospital benefits

Job summary

Scripps Mercy San Diego is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a per diem shift. You will perform imaging procedures, educate patients, and work with a collaborative team in a hospital setting.

Standards include BLS and CNMT credentials, with venipuncture skills and prior imaging experience. This site offers Lutathera/Pluvicto therapies and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• CNMT certification from California Department of Public Health.
• Completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine training/educational program.
• Imaging experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific care, education and imaging procedures with the health care team.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements; participate in Quality Control activities.
• Maintain clinical competency and required qualifications.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

CNMT (California Department of Public Health - Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine)

Nuclear Medicine program completion

Imaging experience in hospital/clinic

Job description

This is a per diem/casual position working 8-hour varied day shifts with on‑call availability during evenings and weekends on a rotating basis. Standard day shift hours are 7am-3:30pm with standby coverage from 3:30pm-8pm Monday-Friday and 8am-8pm on weekends. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest.

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 join Mercy San Diego Nuclear Medicine?

• Work alongside friendly, highly engaged radiologists in a collaborative, team-first department with low turnover and a supportive culture.
• Be part of a specialized team at the only site offering Lutathera and Pluvicto theranostic treatments, delivering highly targeted care for endocrine and prostate cancers.
• Build expertise in innovative nuclear medicine therapies that help target and destroy cancer cells while making a meaningful difference for patients.

What you'll do:

• 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 Quality Control and Performance Improvement activities.
• Maintains own clinical competency and mandatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• CNMT (California Department of Public Health - Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine)
• Venipuncture
• Completion of a formal training/educational program in an approved school of Nuclear Medicine
• Imaging experience in a hospital or clinic setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• ARRT
• 1-2 years of experience

Job: Imaging

Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Work Locations:
SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO
4077 FIFTH AVE
SAN DIEGO 92103

Organization: Scripps Mercy San Diego

Job Posting: Sep 18, 2026, 7:33:39 PM

Benefit Status: CA - CASUAL

Minimum Rate (USD): 59.81 - Maximum Rate (USD): 86.71

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.

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