Staff / Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is licensed in all scopes of practice defined by the State of California Radiologic Health Branch and performs routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to assist with diagnosis and treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires working safely in an acute care environment and interacting with anesthesia and other patient-care departments operating in the Nuclear Medicine environment. The technologist collects, prepares, and analyzes biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation; performs radiation safety and quality control procedures on Nuclear Medicine equipment; participates in staff, student, resident, and faculty orientation and training; and contributes to departmental performance improvement activities. The position follows an eight-hour schedule with variable hours and rotating weekend shifts at various UCSF locations. Scheduling flexibility, rotating locations and shifts, and coverage for weekends and holidays are required. Senior and Principal-level technologists may take on advanced responsibilities such as serving in a lead or coordinator role, instructing specialty procedures, and participating in the development, improvement, and implementation of clinical protocols. Senior and Principal qualifications include teaching and mentoring newer technologists, with the required independent PET/CT specialty exam experience varying by classification.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
- Licensed in all scopes of practice defined by the State of California Radiologic Health Branch.
- Flexibility to rotate locations and shifts and provide weekend and holiday coverage.
- Staff classification: less than 3 years of experience.
- Senior classification: minimum 3 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- Senior classification: demonstrate competency teaching routine and specialty exams 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 these 5 specialty PET/CT exams: 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; demonstrate teaching competency and provide mentorship to less experienced technologists; and have demonstrated leadership or coordination experience.
- Principal classification: independently perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of these 5 specialty PET/CT exams: Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, or Research.
- 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 multi-modality imaging and non-imaging procedures using patient-population-specific standards and departmental protocols.
- Perform radiopharmacy duties according to departmental policy and federal and state regulations.
- Follow radiation safety practices to minimize radiation exposure to self and others.
- Perform quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of imaging equipment, computers, and related auxiliary equipment.
- Ensure proper safety standards are met.
- Provide quality, compassionate patient care to support patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze biologic specimens and prepare data for interpretation.
- Participate in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents, and faculty.
- Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
- For senior or principal-level work, demonstrate competency in a lead/coordinator role and instruct specialty procedures.
- For senior or principal-level work, participate in clinical protocol development, improvement, and implementation.
- For senior or principal-level work, teach and mentor less experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
