Sr/PrincipalNuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist - [Fulltime] (IK)

Central Business Solutions•San Francisco, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Client is hiring 2 full time Sr/Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist positions available at SF Parnassus location. These positions work an 8-hour work schedule with variable hours and rotating weekend shifts. 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 Senior / Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist advanced responsibilities can include, yet are not limited to the following: Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role. Active participation in an annual performance improvement project or active participation in NM Quality Assurance/Radiation Safety meetings. Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the advanced procedures, in addition to performing the procedures without direction. Active participation in clinical protocol development, maintenance, improvement, and implementation. Active participation in research protocol development, maintenance, and implementation. Looking for PET/CT tech role. 8 hour shifts, must be open to working at all UCSF sites and shifts including weekends if needed for coverage. Start times can vary from 7 to 11 am. Communication interpersonal, adaptable, problem solving and teamwork are important attributes to position.

Requirements

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 years’ 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.
Minimum 0-3 years experience in CT.
Must have all certifications plus CT certification (for ideal candidate).
Must be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently (for Principal level).
Must hold a post-primary certification in Computed Tomography CT (ARRT) or (NMTCB).
Have worked in an acute care setting.
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Must have all certifications plus CT certification.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who have worked in academic medical center setting, acute care hospital, inpatient and outpatient, adult and pediatrics exp. team setting, 10 or more years exp.
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.
Collects, prepares, and analyzes biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation.
Performs radiation safety and quality control procedures on all Nuclear Medicine equipment.
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.
Actively participates in an annual performance improvement project or NM Quality Assurance/Radiation Safety meetings.
Demonstrates competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the advanced procedures, in addition to performing the procedures without direction.
Actively participates in clinical protocol development, maintenance, improvement, and implementation.
Actively participates in research protocol development, maintenance, and implementation.
Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently.
Demonstrates competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists.
Provides guidance, advice and direction to less experienced Technologists.