Prin Nuclear Medicine Technologist

University of California, San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine 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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist position is an 8-hour work schedule with variable hours, rotating weekend shifts at various UCSF locations. 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited (JRCNMT) Nuclear Medicine program
CTNM certification (NMTCB or ARRT-N)
California State License (CDPH – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
Post-primary CT certification (ARRT-CT or NMTCB-CT) required for Fusion positions
BLS (CPR) certification
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate to all locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
Less than 3 years Nuclear Medicine experience (Staff Level)
Minimum 3 or years Nuclear Medicine experience +1 year CT experience (Senior Level)
Minimum 7 years Nuclear Medicine + 3 years CT experience (Principal Level)
Ability to learn and instruct specialty procedures within 6 months (Principal Level)

Nice To Haves

Recent work experience in an acute care setting
ACLS
A bachelor’s degree in science, or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

Performs multi-modality imaging and non-imaging procedures utilizing patient population specific standards according to departmental protocol.
Performs radiopharmacy duties according to departmental policy, federal and state regulations.
Radiation safety practices are followed to ensure minimal radiation exposure to self and others.
Performs quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of imaging equipment, computers and other related auxiliary equipment.
Ensures proper safety standards are met.
Performs quality and compassionate patient care to ensure patient cooperation, safety and satisfaction.
Demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists.
Ability to provide guidance, advice and direction to less experienced Technologist.
Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 2 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently: (PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, Research)
Demonstrated leadership/coordination experience.
Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently: (PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, Research).