Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist

77 consultants; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consulting firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior / Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nuclear medicine, including CTNM certification and a California state license. Responsibilities include leading departmental initiatives, developing clinical protocols, and mentoring junior technologists. This role demands strong adaptability for variable shifts and a commitment to patient care, ensuring the highest clinical standards in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with at least 3 years in CT.
• Must be adaptable to scheduling needs, rotating locations and shifts.
• Ability to instruct at least two specialty procedures within first six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate within the department.
• Engage in performance improvement and quality assurance meetings.
• Instruct and demonstrate competency in advanced procedures.
• Contribute to the development of clinical and research protocols.

Skills

CTNM certification

California state license as Certified Technologist in Nuclear Medicine

Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography

BLS certification

Ability to perform specialty PET/CT exams

Mentorship and instructing abilities

Adaptability to schedule

Education

Graduate of JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine training program

Job description

Senior / Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist Responsibilities

• Demonstrating proficiency while taking a lead or coordinator role within the department.
• Engaging actively in annual performance improvement initiatives and participating in Nuclear Medicine Quality Assurance and Radiation Safety meetings.
• Instructing and demonstrating competency in at least two advanced procedures, while also executing these procedures autonomously.
• Contributing to the development, maintenance, enhancement, and implementation of clinical protocols.
• Participating in the development, maintenance, and implementation of research protocols.

Principal Nuclear Medicine Technologist Qualifications

• Required: CTNM certification from NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• Required: California state license from the Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist in Nuclear Medicine.
• Required: Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT) from ARRT or NMTCB (CT).
• Required: BLS certification.
• Education: Graduate of a JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with at least 3 years in CT.
• Flexibility: Must be adaptable to scheduling needs, rotating locations and shifts as well as providing weekend and holiday coverage.
• Competency: Ability to perform all routine clinical PET/CT examinations and independently conduct at least three of the five specialty PET/CT exams, which include PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, and Research.
• Teaching: Capability to mentor and instruct newer Nuclear Medicine Technologists in routine and specialty exams.
• Mentorship: Ability to provide guidance, advice, and direction to less experienced Technologists.

Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Flexibility: Must display adaptability in schedule, with the ability to rotate locations and shifts, and cover weekends and holidays.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Competency: Must demonstrate the ability to instruct at least two specialty procedures within the first six months post-hire or promotion.
• Required: CTNM certification from NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• Required: California state license from the Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist in Nuclear Medicine.
• Required: Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or NMTCB.
• Required: BLS (CPR) certification.
• Skills and Experience:
• Required CTNM certification (NMTCB or ARRT (N)).
• Required California state license as a Certified Technologist in Nuclear Medicine.
• Required post-primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography or NMTCB (CT).
• Graduate of a JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Required BLS certification.
• Experience: 0-7 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and 0-3 years experience in CT

For the Principal level, proficiency in all routine clinical PET/CT exams and independent execution of at least three out of the five designated specialty exams is mandatory.