Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Imaging & Radiology

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform routine to complex Nuclear Medicine procedures using radioactive materials. You will educate patients, position them for optimal imaging, and ensure high-quality results under Radiologist supervision.

The role requires California NMTCB or ARRT certification, BART/BLS at hire, and either recent graduate status or experience in Nuclear Medicine technology. Flexible locations and a 100% appointment will be involved.

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met or pursued per policy.
• Licensure certificates and ARRT/NMTCB certifications required.
• Experience or recent graduate status in Nuclear Medicine technology.
• BART or BLS certification expected within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex Nuclear Medicine procedures with radioactive materials and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Conduct radionuclide imaging of organs and systems with proper safety protocols.
• Prepare and position patients, educate them, and relay information to Radiologist.
• Enter data into systems, review images for quality, and assist as needed.

Education

California Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technician license issued by NMTCB

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 months

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

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform routine to complex Nuclear Medicine procedures using radioactive materials. You will educate patients, position them for optimal imaging, and ensure high-quality results under Radiologist supervision.

The role requires California NMTCB or ARRT certification, BART/BLS at hire, and either recent graduate status or experience in Nuclear Medicine technology. Flexible locations and a 100% appointment will be involved.