Prin. Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist (sign on bonus eligible)

Intermedia Group•San Francisco, CA

88d•Onsite

About The Position

The technologist is licensed in all scopes of practice as defined by the State of California Radiologic Health branch, and performs routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to assist in diagnosis and/or treatment in both the inpatient and outpatient environment. The technologist must be able to work safely in an acute care setting and be able to interact accordingly with anesthesia and/or other patient care departments that visit the Nuclear Medicine environment. Collects, prepares and analyzes biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation. Responsible for performing radiation safety and quality control procedures on all Nuclear Medicine equipment as required by the department. Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty. Participates in performance improvement activities in the department. The Technologist's advanced responsibilities can include, yet are not limited to the following: Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role. Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures. Active participation in clinical protocol development, improvement and implementation.

Requirements

Licensed in all scopes of practice as defined by the State of California Radiologic Health branch.
CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Post-primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
BLS Certification
Graduated from JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (for Principal level).
Minimum 3 year’ experience in CT (for Principal level).
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (for Senior level).
Minimum 0-7 years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (for Staff level).
Minimum 0-3 years experience in CT (for Staff level).
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Require BLS (CPR) Certification

Nice To Haves

Worked in academic medical center setting.
Acute care hospital experience.
Inpatient and outpatient experience.
Adult and pediatrics experience.
Team setting experience.
10 or more years experience.
CT certification.
PET/CT tech role experience.
Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion (for Senior level).

Responsibilities

Performs routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to assist in diagnosis and/or treatment in both the inpatient and outpatient environment.
Works safely in an acute care setting and interacts accordingly with anesthesia and/or other patient care departments that visit the Nuclear Medicine environment.
Collects, prepares and analyzes biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation.
Performs radiation safety and quality control procedures on all Nuclear Medicine equipment as required by the department.
Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty.
Participates in performance improvement activities in the department.
Demonstrates competency and participates in the lead/coordinator role.
Demonstrates competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures.
Actively participates in clinical protocol development, improvement and implementation.
For Prin. level: Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently.
For Prin. level: Demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists.
For Prin. level: Mentorship: ability to provide guidance, advice and direction to less experienced Technologist.