Staff / Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires state licensure, strong safety practices, and the ability to coordinate with anesthesia and other departments. Rotation of weekends and multiple UCSF locations is included, with opportunities for protocol development and staff mentorship.

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.
• Less than 3 years experience for staff classification
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for senior classification.
• Teaching: Demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists.
• Mentorship: ability to provide guidance, advice and direction to less experienced Technologist.
• Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 2 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently: (PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, Research)
• Minimum 7 years Nuclear Medicine experience for Principal classification.
• Ability to learn and instruct specialty procedures within 6 months.
• Demonstrated leadership/coordination experience.
• Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently: (PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, Research).
• Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.

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.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

PET/CT exams

Leadership

Mentorship

Teaching

Education

Nuclear Medicine training program

Job description

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine 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.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist position is an 8-hour work schedule with variable hours, rotating weekend shifts at various UCSF locations.

The Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist advanced responsibilities can include, yet are not limited to the following:

• 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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED 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.
• Less than 3 years experience for staff classification
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for senior classification.
• Teaching: Demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists.
• Mentorship: ability to provide guidance, advice and direction to less experienced Technologist.
• Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 2 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently: (PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, Research)
• Minimum 7 years Nuclear Medicine experience for Principal classification.
• Ability to learn and instruct specialty procedures within 6 months.
• Teaching: Demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists.
• Mentorship: ability to provide guidance, advice and direction to less experienced Technologist.
• Demonstrated leadership/coordination experience.
• Be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and at least 3 of the 5 specialty PET/CT exams independently: (PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, Research).
• Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer recent work experience in an acute care setting.
• Prefer ACLS.
• Prefer a bachelor's degree in science, or equivalent credentials.
• Prefer previous experience in a Nuclear Medicine Technologist lead/coordinator role.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.