Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Technologist - Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT Technologist performs routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under the direction or supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer and Physician Authorized Users. The technologist assists physicians with nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures by preparing and positioning patients, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and operating nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including SPECT, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT systems.

The role includes quality control of imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals, accurate documentation, patient care and education, image acquisition and transmission, and compliance with radiation-safety practices and the conditions of the Radioactive Materials License. The technologist follows California and federal regulations, assists with safe radioactive-waste disposal, and supports the care of patients who have received radiopharmaceuticals. The position also helps train and orient new employees, cross-trained staff, and student technologists.

This is a per-diem position with variable shifts. Weekend work may be required as needed; on-call is not required. The stated hourly pay range is $60.830–$87.910, with a midpoint of $78.490. Actual pay depends on factors including experience, skills, education, internal alignment, marketplace factors, position requirements, and employer practices.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a formal nuclear medicine technology training program at an AMA-approved school that meets California and/or federal certification requirements, or equivalent.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification from the American Heart Association.
• California Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
• Either Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)(ARRT) certification from ARRT.
• Ability to follow radiation-safety practices and applicable state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Ability to perform nuclear medicine, SPECT, and PET procedures and operate associated imaging equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in Nuclear Medicine/PET/CT.
• Certified Computed Tomography (CT)(ARRT) certification from ARRT.
• Certified Computed Tomography Technology NMTCB(CT) certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under the direction or supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer and Physician Authorized Users.
• Prepare and position patients for scanning; prepare, administer, document, and perform quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operate nuclear medicine, SPECT, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT imaging equipment and perform high-quality procedures in accordance with department policies and protocols.
• Apply radiation-safety practices and comply with the Radioactive Materials License and applicable California and federal regulations.
• Provide patient and family education, instructions, reassurance, and procedure-related radiation-safety information.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in RIS and other required systems, including screening, pregnancy status, radiation dose, clinical indications, supplies, and billing information.
• Verify patient identity, orders, procedure appropriateness, and image association; participate in Universal Protocol and communicate discrepancies or changes to the appropriate clinician.
• Assist radiologists with procedures and exam preparation while following sterile technique, hand hygiene, and infection-prevention practices.
• Provide care as needed based on patient condition, communicate changes, participate in handoffs, and initiate life-saving measures when appropriate.
• Follow safe patient mobilization and positioning procedures, verify mobility needs, and use appropriate equipment and safety measures.
• Select and optimize imaging protocols and parameters based on the patient and procedure; assess image quality and radiation-dose effects of protocol changes.
• Transfer images accurately to PACS or other appropriate destinations and confirm availability for radiologist or clinician review.
• Manage radioactive materials in accordance with policy, including ordering, receiving, storing, calculating decay, labeling, administering, documenting use and disposition, and securing materials and waste.
• Screen patients for radiation-exposure risks, follow ALARA principles, wear required dosimeters and lab coats in radiation areas, and complete radiation surveys.
• Perform and document equipment testing, calibration, maintenance, disinfection, start-up and shutdown procedures, and required quality-control checks; report or initiate repairs as needed.
• Assist with training and orientation of new employees, cross-training existing employees, and training and evaluation of student technologists.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed