Imaging Supervisor, Nuclear Medicine

Sutter Health

Palo Alto, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$173,014.40–$233,542.40 Per Year

LOCATION

Palo Alto, CA

POSTED

8 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview:

Integrates activities and resources of the Diagnostic Imaging Department, comprising of Radiology, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, MRI, Mammography, PET, and office support. Assists the department manager for providing overall leadership and management of Radiology/Imaging Department. Responsibility for promoting excellent patient care, cost effective use of material and human resources, and professional growth and job satisfaction for staff. Maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Responsible for daily operations of picture archiving and communications system (PACS) system. Coordinates PACS services with other departments, physicians, and their office staff. Communicate system changes and upgrades to the users. Direct supervision of the technologist. Ongoing performance improvement monitoring and reporting, staff in-service and competency testing. Assigns staff and workload requirements respecting changing priorities in daily operations. Interacts and communicates with physician support staff and other health care professional.

Less than 50% of time spent on average is performing the duties of the individuals being supervised

Job Description :

Clinical Support & Throughput: Maintain active Nuclear Medicine clinical proficiency, performing patient studies approximately 50% of the time to support throughput, cover sick calls, and troubleshoot complex clinical or operational issues within the NM department.

Clinical Expertise: Must be a currently practicing Nuclear Medicine Technologist with recent hands‑on experience. Active NM certification is required.

Personnel Leadership: Provide direct supervision and operational leadership for the Nuclear Medicine team, including staff scheduling, sick call coverage, performance feedback, and day‑to‑day issue resolution. Prior supervisory, lead, or senior technologist experience is strongly preferred.

Operational Oversight & Compliance: Own departmental Quality Control (QC), audits, regulatory readiness, and state inspections. Serve as the primary point of escalation for after‑hours and weekend issues, ensuring continuous patient care and staff support at the Palo Alto site.

EDUCATION:

+ HS Diploma: High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

+ CRT-Certified Radiologic Technologist

+ OR ARRT - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic Technologists

+ OR NMT-Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

+ 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

+ Advanced knowledge of all aspects of Radiology Care.

+ Knowledge of quality personnel management, communication skills and customer service.

+ Monitors departmental operations to assure compliance with governmental regulations and meet standards established by accrediting agencies.

+ Basic computer/data entry/statistical evaluation skills.

+ Communication and problem-solving skills are desired.

+ Act as a resource for staff technologist.

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Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $173,014.40 to $233,542.40 / annual salary

_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/