Nuclear Medicine Technologist I Staff I Senior I Principal

Veracity Ventures Inc.•San Francisco, CA

2d•$160,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs routine and complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to support patient diagnosis and treatment in inpatient and outpatient environments. The role requires technical expertise in nuclear medicine imaging, PET/CT procedures, radiation safety, equipment quality control, and patient care. Technologists work in an acute-care hospital environment and collaborate with anesthesia and other patient-care departments. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by level. Staff technologists perform routine procedures, provide patient care, follow protocols, conduct equipment quality control, document clinical activity, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and participate in training and performance improvement. Senior technologists require at least three years of experience, CT-related certifications and licensure, and the ability to demonstrate and instruct at least two specialty procedures within six months of hire or promotion. Principal technologists require at least seven years of nuclear medicine experience and three years of CT experience, demonstrated lead/coordinator competency, independent PET/CT capabilities, and the ability to teach and mentor other technologists.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program; the Principal level specifies a JRCNMT-accredited program.
Maintain applicable California Nuclear Medicine licensure and certifications as required for the position.
Relevant nuclear medicine clinical experience.
Ability to work variable eight-hour shifts.
BLS certification as required for the position; current BLS/CPR certification is specified for Senior, and current BLS certification for Principal.
Senior level: minimum three years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Senior level: CTNM certification through NMTCB or ARRT (N).
Senior level: active California Department of Public Health Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine license.
Senior level: post-primary Computed Tomography certification through ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
Senior level: availability for rotating weekend and holiday coverage.
Principal level: minimum seven years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and minimum three years of CT experience.
Principal level: CTNM certification through NMTCB or ARRT (N).
Principal level: active California Department of Public Health Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine license.
Principal level: post-primary Computed Tomography certification through ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
Principal level: demonstrated competency in a lead/coordinator role.
Principal level: ability to independently perform all routine clinical PET/CT examinations and at least three of five listed specialty PET/CT examinations.
Principal level: flexibility to rotate locations, shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals.
Provide patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Follow clinical protocols and radiation safety procedures.
Perform equipment quality control activities.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals, including anesthesia and other patient-care departments.
Participate in departmental training and performance improvement activities.
Demonstrate and instruct at least two specialty procedures within six months of hire or promotion for the Senior level.
For the Principal level, independently perform routine clinical PET/CT examinations and at least three of five specialty PET/CT examination types: multiphase CT, pediatric, cardiac, neuro, or research PET/CT.
Teach routine and specialty examinations to newer Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
Mentor and guide less experienced technologists.