Nuclear Med Tech - 141970

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radiopharmaceutical imaging and data handling in a clinical setting. The role requires adherence to Nuclear Medicine guidelines and radiation safety principles.

You will educate patients, prepare them for procedures, and ensure image quality through careful positioning and data entry. Collaboration with Radiologists and flexibility across locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold California Nuclear Medicine Technologist license (NMTCB).
• Must hold NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist credential (R.T(N)).
• BART or BLS at hire with plan to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Recent graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program or recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex Nuclear Medicine procedures using radioactive materials following guidelines.
• Prepare and position patients to achieve high quality images per Radiologist protocols.
• Enter complex data into computer systems and review images for quality and accuracy.
• Educate patients and communicate patient information to Radiologist; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiation safety

Patient education

Computer data entry

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Education

California Nuclear Medicine Technologist license (NMTCB)

ARRT R.T(N) Nuclear Medicine Technologist license

BART or BLS at hire

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine technology program

Recent experience or new graduate in Nuclear Medicine

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Under general supervision, performs routine to complex Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radioactive materials and radioactive pharmaceuticals in accordance with established Nuclear Medicine guidelines and protocols. Performs radionuclide imaging of organs, organ systems, compartments physiologic functions, assays of body fluids, tissues and radiobioassays. Demonstrates and applies knowledge of Nuclear Medicine imaging. Demonstrates and applies knowledge of principles of radiation safety.

Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established Nuclear Medicine protocols to achieve the highest quality image. Follows protocols specified by the Radiologist. Educates patient, collects patient history, and communicates patient information to the Radiologist. Enters complex data into the computer systems. Reviews, verifies and evaluates images to ensure technical quality and image quality. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• California Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technician license issued by NMTCB OR Registered Technologist for Nuclear Medicine Technology issued by ARRT (R.T(N)(ARRT)).
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Recent graduate of a school of accredited Nuclear Medicine technology program.
• Recent experience in a similar role and setting or new graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine technology program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of various radiological systems to include PACS and RIS.
• One (1) year of hospital experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, On-Call and overtime, if necessary.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $137,244 - $192,409 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $65.73 - $92.15

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).