Nuclear Med Tech - 141970

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 137.000 - 192.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform routine to complex radionuclide imaging, following established Nuclear Medicine guidelines and radiologist protocols. You will prepare and position patients, educate them, and ensure high-quality images and data integrity across multiple UCSD locations.

The role requires NMTCB/ARRT licensure or equivalent certification, PACS/RIS familiarity, and flexibility to work various shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Certified Nuclear Medicine technologist with applicable state license.
• NMTCB or ARRT certification required, or equivalent licensure.
• Ability to work across locations and flexible hours.

Aufgaben

• Perform routine to complex radionuclide imaging procedures following Nuclear Medicine guidelines.
• Prepare and position patients to obtain high-quality images per radiologist protocols.
• Educate patients, collect history, and relay information to radiologist.
• Enter data into computer systems and verify image quality for interpretation.
• Review images for technical quality and accuracy; perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

PACS knowledge

RIS knowledge

Ausbildung

Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (NMCB/NMTCB)

ARRT NM license or NMTCB/RNT license

Tools

PACS

RIS

Jobbeschreibung

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).