Job Description

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Client is hiring 2 full time Sr/Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist positions available at SF Parnassus location.

These positions work an 8-hour work schedule with variable hours and rotating weekend shifts.

The 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 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.

The Senior / Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist advanced responsibilities can include, yet are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.
• Active participation in an annual performance improvement project or active participation in NM Quality Assurance/Radiation Safety meetings.
• Demonstrate 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.

Prin. Nuclear Medicine Technologist qualifications:

• Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
• Require CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
• Require post-primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
• Require BLS Certification
• Graduated from JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Minimum 3 year’ experience in CT.
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.
• 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
• Teaching: Demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists.
• Mentorship: ability to provide guidance, advice and direction to less experienced Technologist.

Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.
• Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
• Require CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
• Require post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)
• Require BLS (CPR) Certification

Skills and Certifications:
Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
Require CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Require post-primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
Graduated from JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Require BLS Certification
Minimum 0-7 years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Minimum 0-3 years experience in CT.
For Prin level: Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of the 5 special

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $166,413 to $224,961

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Candidate Details
5+ to 7 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Associate's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Always

Answer the below Screening Questions when applying for this role.

Do you have at least 3 or more years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist?

Do you have CT experience?

Do you have a CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)?

Can you work an 8 hour shift with ability to rotate locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays?

Do you hold a post-primary certification in Computed Tomography CT (ARRT) or (NMTCB)?

Have you worked in an acute care setting?

Are you a graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program?

Ideal Candidate

Candidates who have worked in academic medical center setting, acute care hospital, inpatient and outpatient, adult and pediatrics exp. team setting, 10 or more years exp, must have all certifications plus CT certification. Looking for PET/CT tech role. 8 hour shifts, must be open to working at all UCSF sites and shifts including weekends if needed for coverage. Start times can vary from 7 to 11 am. Communication interpersonal, adaptable, problem solving and teamwork are important attributes to position.