Sr Pediatric Nuclear Medicine Technologist, (PET/CT)

Grammar LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation accrual

Moving reimbursement if applicable

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a Sr Pediatric Nuclear Medicine Technologist in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in a hospital setting and must possess relevant certifications including Nuclear Medicine and BLS. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as performing complex nuclear medicine procedures, collaborating with clinical teams, and training junior staff. Flexibility with scheduling and work locations is essential, as shifts may vary including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts.
• Pediatrics experience in hospital setting is highly needed.
• Require post-primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography or NMTCB (CT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex nuclear medicine procedures.
• Collect and prepare biologic specimens for analysis.
• Participate in performance improvement activities in the department.
• Train and orient assigned staff, students and residents.
• Lead/coordinator role and clinical protocol development.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Pediatrics hospital experience

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine training program

BLS (CPR) Certification

CTNM certification from NMTCB or ARRT (N)

CA state license for Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine

Tools

NMTCB / ARRT(N) licensure

CA state license - Nuclear Medicine

Post-primary CT certification (CT)

BLS Certification

CT certification (CT/NM)

Job description

Role: Sr Pediatric Nuclear Medicine Technologist Location: San Francisco, CA Position: Full Time + Benefits The same position is also available at Oakland, CA. It has a Sr. Pediatrics Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Part‑time position available. The position will work 3 days, 8 hour a day shifts. The work days can vary, will need the tech to be flexible to work M‑F but for 3 days. There may be an opportunity to work increased hours but depends on volume. This is a fully benefited position with health benefits and vacation accrual at 60% appt. We are looking for someone with Pediatrics hospital experience. We offer moving reimbursement if applicable.

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.

Advanced Responsibilities

• 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.

Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Pediatrics experience in hospital setting is highly needed!
• Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.
• Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
• Require CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
• Require post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB) preferred
• Require BLS (CPR) Certification

Skills and Certifications

• Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
• Require CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
• Require post-primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
• Graduated from JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Require BLS Certification
• Minimum 3 or more years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Minimum 0-3 years experience in CT.
• For Prin level: Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of the 5 special

Ideal Candidate

Candidates who have worked in academic medical center setting, acute care hospital, inpatient and outpatient, adult and pediatrics exp. team setting, 3 or more years exp, must have all certifications plus CT certification.

Additional Details

Looking for PET/CT tech role. 8 hour shifts, must be open to working at all UCSF sites and shifts including weekends if needed for coverage. Communication interpersonal, adaptable, problem solving and teamwork are important attributes to position.