Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is a licensed professional responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to assist in diagnosis and/or treatment in both inpatient and outpatient environments. The technologist must be able to work safely in an acute care setting and interact effectively with anesthesia and/or other patient care departments that visit the Nuclear Medicine environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Advanced Responsibilities

The Principal Nuclear Medicine Technologist advanced responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating competency and participating in the lead/coordinator role.
• Active participation in an annual performance improvement project or active participation in NM Quality Assurance/Radiation Safety meetings.
• Demonstrating competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the advanced procedures, in addition to performing the procedures without direction.
• Active participation in clinical protocol development, maintenance, improvement, and implementation.
• Active participation in research protocol development, maintenance, and implementation.

Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities

The Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist advanced responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating competency and participating in the lead/coordinator role.
• Demonstrating competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the advanced procedures.
• Active participation in clinical protocol development, improvement, and implementation.

Salary and Benefits

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF.

For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

Salary range for Sr. position: $90.29 (Hourly Rate) and Prin position: $ (Hourly Rate).

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Required Qualifications

Classification of hire will be determined based on requirements for each level (Prin. or Sr.).

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Must have flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts, and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
• Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• Require CA state license - CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine.
• Require BLS (CPR) Certification.
• Sr. Nuc Med Technologist: All of the above AND Minimum 3 years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist AND Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.
• Prin Nuc Med Technologist: All of the above AND Minimum 7 years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist AND Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct three or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer recent work experience in an acute care setting.
• Prefer ACLS.
• Prefer a bachelor's degree in science, or equivalent credentials.
• Prefer previous experience in a Nuclear Medicine Technologist lead/coordinator role.

License/Certification

• Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• Require CA state license - CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine.
• Require BLS (CPR) Certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

About UCSF

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Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.

In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

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