Nuclear Medicine Specialist

3 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

Job Summary

As a Nuclear Medicine Technician II - PET CT, you will play a critical role in preparing, measuring, and administering radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. You will work under the direction of a Nuclear Medicine Physician to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care. Additionally, you will train and orient Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the use of PET/CT equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic studies on patients using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and produce diagnostic images.
Prepare PET radiopharmaceuticals, calculate doses, and administer doses under the general supervision of the Physician.
Measure radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors, and ensure accurate calibration of equipment.
Follow radiation safety techniques in the use and disposal of radioactive materials.
Train and orient PET/CT Technologists.
Operate PET radiopharmaceutical infusion systems, perform calibration, quality control, and troubleshooting malfunctions.
Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) for blood glucose levels and GFR, including quality control of glucometers used for POCT.
Perform PET/CT Simulation for radiation therapy planning.
Knowledge of adjunct medications, their contraindications, and administration in conjunction with PET/CT exams.
Knowledge of techniques, exposure factors, kVp, mA, slice thickness, pitch.
Knowledge of intravenous and oral contrast administration, including indications and contraindications.
Check labs, medication, allergies, creatinine, GFR, BUN, metformin, insulin.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years experience in nuclear medicine.
A S. degree, or graduate of a JRCNMT accredited nuclear medicine program.
Basic Life Support.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
Must meet all requirements of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist II.
Must have State of California Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine, (RHN).
Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine (ARRT (N)), and/or be certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
Demonstrated ability to perform all procedures and processes as determined by the employer.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups with varying knowledge of Nuclear Medicine services.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Nuclear Medicine Specialist