Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine OP - Irvine - FT - Day

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for performing a full range of in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances. This role involves providing quality patient care, including timely patient throughput and exam performance. The technologist operates and performs quality control on stationary and portable scintillation equipment such as gamma cameras, Geiger-Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices, and ancillary equipment. They also perform PET, Nuc Med, and CT diagnostic studies on PET/CT scanners, which includes injecting CT Contrast Media, image acquisition, and reformatting. A key responsibility is performing necessary scans and procedures to qualify scanners for research trials. The incumbent will create and program study-specific protocols for administration, imaging, and reformatting under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and Medical Director. The position requires working On-Call.

Requirements

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Must be able to provide on-call/call-back service as needed
Minimum one year, full-time experience working as a CNMT
Knowledge of State regulatory radiation safety practices and the principles of ALARA
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
Current and active State of California CNMT License
Current and active NMTCB and/or AART (N) licensure for Nuclear Medicine
Current BLS certification
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year, full time experience performing Nuclear Medicine procedures
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Responsibilities

Performance of the full range of in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances
Provision of quality patient care, including the timely throughput of patients and the performance of their exams
Operates and performs quality control of stationary and portable scintillation equipment including, gamma cameras, Geiger-Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices and ancillary equipment
Performs PET, Nuc Med, and CT diagnostic studies on PET/CT scanner, including injection of CT Contrast Media, image acquisition and reformatting
Performing necessary scans and procedures to aid in scanner qualification for research trials
Creates and programs study specific protocols including administration, imaging and reformatting under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and Medical Director
Working On-Call