Sr​/Principal Nuclear Medicine Technologist; Fusion

Overview

Radiology - Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics | Full Time

Principle Radiologic Technologist (Fusion) qualifications are required for this role. The Technologist position is an 8-hour work schedule with variable hours and rotating weekend shifts. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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 interact with anesthesia and 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.

Notes:
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Salary range can be looked up by job code (TCS Non-Academic Titles Search).

• Prin. Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Fusion) qualifications:
  • CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
  • CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
  • Post-primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) or NMTCB (CT)
  • BLS Certification
  • Graduated from JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Minimum 3 years’ 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 (Fusion) 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
  • CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
  • CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
  • Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)
  • BLS (CPR) Certification

• 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

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

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