Staff / Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist

University of California, San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

12d

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is licensed in all scopes of practice defined by the State of California Radiologic Health Branch. The role performs routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to assist in diagnosis and treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings. The technologist must work safely in an acute care environment and interact appropriately with anesthesia and other patient-care departments that visit Nuclear Medicine. The role also collects, prepares, and analyzes biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation; performs required radiation-safety and quality-control procedures on Nuclear Medicine equipment; participates in the orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty; and participates in departmental performance-improvement activities. The position has an 8-hour work schedule with variable hours and rotating weekend shifts at various UCSF locations. Senior-level advanced responsibilities may include demonstrating competency and participating in a lead/coordinator role, instructing two or more specialty procedures, and actively participating in clinical protocol development, improvement, and implementation. The role performs multimodality imaging and non-imaging procedures using patient-population-specific standards and departmental protocols. It includes radiopharmacy duties in accordance with departmental policy and federal and state regulations; radiation-safety practices to minimize exposure to self and others; quality-control procedures for imaging equipment, computers, and related auxiliary equipment; and compassionate patient care that supports patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Flexibility to rotate locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
Staff classification: less than 3 years of experience.
Senior classification: minimum 3 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Senior classification: demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer Nuclear Medicine Technologists and provide guidance, advice, and direction to less experienced technologists.
Senior classification: independently perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 2 of 5 specialty PET/CT exams: PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, or Research.
Principal classification: minimum 7 years of Nuclear Medicine experience.
Principal classification: ability to learn and instruct specialty procedures within 6 months.
Principal classification: demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams and mentor less experienced technologists.
Principal classification: demonstrated leadership/coordination experience.
Principal classification: independently perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of 5 specialty PET/CT exams: PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, or Research.
Principal classification: demonstrate competency and ability to instruct two or more specialty procedures within 6 months of hire or promotion.

Nice To Haves

Recent work experience in an acute care setting.
ACLS.
Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent credentials.
Previous experience in a Nuclear Medicine Technologist lead/coordinator role.

Responsibilities

Perform routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Work safely in an acute care setting and interact appropriately with anesthesia and other patient-care departments.
Collect, prepare, and analyze biologic specimens and prepare data for interpretation.
Perform radiation-safety and quality-control procedures on Nuclear Medicine equipment as required by the department.
Orient and train assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty.
Participate in departmental performance-improvement activities.
Perform multimodality imaging and non-imaging procedures according to departmental protocols and patient-population-specific standards.
Perform radiopharmacy duties according to departmental policy and federal and state regulations.
Follow radiation-safety practices to minimize exposure to self and others.
Perform quality-control procedures on imaging equipment, computers, and related auxiliary equipment.
Ensure appropriate safety standards and provide quality, compassionate patient care.
At senior level, participate in a lead/coordinator role, instruct two or more specialty procedures, and contribute to clinical protocol development, improvement, and implementation.