What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff/Sr/Prin Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at University of California - San Francisco?
The Nuclear Medicine 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.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.Sr.Nuc Med Technologist:Minimum 3 years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist AND Demonstrate competency and theability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedureswithin 6 months of hire/promotionMust 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 MedicineRequire BLS (CPR) Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer recent work experience in an acute care setting.Prefer post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)Prefer ACLS
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
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Required Qualifications (All Levels):
- Graduate of an accredited (JRCNMT) Nuclear Medicine program
- CTNM certification (NMTCB or ARRT-N)
- California State License (CDPH - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
- Post-primary CT certification (ARRT-CT or NMTCB-CT) required for Fusion positions
- BLS (CPR) certification
- Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate to all locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
Required experience by Level:
- Staff: Less than 3 years Nuclear Medicine experience.
Senior: Minimum 3 years Nuclear Medicine experience Minimum 1 year experience in CT;
Ability to learn and instruct specialty procedures within 6 months;
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.
Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 2 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently: (PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, Research)
- Principal: Minimum 7 years Nuclear Medicine 3 years CT experience;
- 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.
- Demonstrated leadership/coordination experience
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)
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.