Sr Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Sr Nuclear Medicine Technologist
San Francisco, CA
150-210K + Full Benefits + Bonus+ Sign On Bonus

Relocation Assistance Available

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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist advanced responsibilities can include, yet are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.
• Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures.
• Active participation in clinical protocol development, improvement and implementation.

The Principal Nuclear Medicine 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 three or more of the specialty 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.

CERTIFICATIONS
[note: bold skills and certification are required]

• Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
• Require CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Sr. Nuc Med Technologist:
  All of the above AND Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Tec
• Prin Nuc Med Technologist:
  All of the above AND Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Tech