Sr Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary

This position performs a full range of Nuclear Medicine Technology, PET/CT, and in vitro procedures; implementing extensive experience and attention to detail to help ascertain the diagnosis and/or treatment of patients as an integral part of the Nuclear Medicine Health Care Team. Incumbent works independently, under general supervision of the Technical Supervisor and Division Chief. Maintains and operates equipment according to manufacturer's operation manual and Nuclear Medicine protocols;

reporting all problems using the established UCDH Policy and Procedures, and Department of Radiology Policy and Procedures. The technologist must act with initiative and responsibility to achieve maximum image quality and radiation safety. This position may perform duties in EMIC and/or satellite facilities throughout UCD's Primary Clinic Network as necessary. #CA-SB

Apply By Date 1/17/2026 by 11:59pm

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or ARRT (N)(CT) in Nuclear Medine Technology and Computed Tomography from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists
• State License:
  Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) from the California Dept of Public Health
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Extensive experience with a full range of Nuclear Medicine Technology; including Nuclear cardiology and in vitro procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with PET/CT, Cardiac, Oncology and computers.
• Knowledge and ability to operate Nuclear Medicine and auxiliary equipment for assigned modalities to provide quality images. Knowledge and ability to work safely in an area with ionizing radiation and/or high magnetic field.
• Knowledge and experience with PET/CT, Cardiac, Oncology and computers. Extensive experience with a full range of Nuclear Medicine Technology; including Nuclear cardiology and in vitro procedures.
• Physical ability to perform all functions of a technologist including moving and manipulating equipment; moving, manipulating and transferring patients weighing up to 400 pounds on/to/from exam table, with assistance as needed ; performing patient exams.
• Ability to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades as the Nuclear Medicine field advances.
• Ability to remain flexible with scheduling changes throughout day to accommodate patient care needs and handle a high patient volume in a high pressure department with constantly changing priorities.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, physiology, radio biology, physics, chemistry, math, statistics, and nursing techniques related to Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Ability to use basic nursing skills and CPR.
• Skill to communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, in person and written document. Skill to organize workload by priority to produce a sufficient volume of work in a timely manner. Ability to react quickly and knowledgeably in emergency situations.
• Must be a self-starter requiring minimal direction from supervisor or physicians. Ability to display common sense and good judgement in following rules, protocols, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer terminal. Ability to input and retrieve data and to observe applicable Radiology Information System (RIS) and Information Services (IS) access codes, security and privacy.
• Works at establishing a good rapport and professional working relationship with all department personnel. Readily assists co‑workers. Maintains appropriate interdepartmental communications.
• Knowledge of standard keyboard, ability to input/retrieve data accurately and to observe applicable Radiology Information System (RIS) and Information Services (IS) access codes, security and patient privacy.
• Complete working knowledge of, and skill to apply, practices, principles and techniques of patient care related to area of expertise.
• Written and oral communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations and instructions…