Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Pet Scan - FT - Variable

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

10d

About The Position

Reporting to the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs the full range of in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances. The role provides quality patient care, supports timely patient throughput, and performs examinations. The technologist operates and performs quality control on stationary and portable scintillation equipment, including gamma cameras, Geiger-Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices, and ancillary equipment. The position performs PET, Nuclear Medicine, and CT diagnostic studies on a PET/CT scanner, including CT contrast media injection, image acquisition, and reformatting. It also performs scans and procedures needed to support scanner qualification for research trials and creates and programs study-specific administration, imaging, and reformatting protocols under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and Medical Director. On-call work and rotational shifts are required.

Requirements

Proficient computer skills.
At least two years of recent experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
Knowledge of state regulatory radiation safety practices and the principles of ALARA.
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
Current and active CRT, CTNM, ARRT® and ARRT(N) or NMTCB; or current and active CTNM, ARRT(CT) and ARRT(N) or NMTCB.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Demonstrated customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Must work on-call and rotational shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

Scientific or clinical research experience.
SPECT/CT experience.
Multilingual skills to facilitate effective patient communication.
Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures, and forms.
Experience with diagnostic CT and injection of CT contrast media.
Associate degree or bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances.
Provide quality patient care and support timely patient throughput and examination performance.
Operate and perform quality control on stationary and portable scintillation equipment, including gamma cameras, Geiger-Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices, and ancillary equipment.
Perform PET, Nuclear Medicine, and CT diagnostic studies on a PET/CT scanner, including CT contrast media injection, image acquisition, and reformatting.
Perform scans and procedures to support scanner qualification for research trials.
Create and program study-specific administration, imaging, and reformatting protocols under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and Medical Director.
Work on-call and rotational shifts as needed.
Train, monitor, and maintain compliance in the department.