Staff/Sr/Prin Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health, based in San Francisco, seeks a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform routine to complex nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals in inpatient and outpatient settings.

This 8-hour shift includes rotating weekend work across UCSF locations. The role emphasizes safety and collaboration with anesthesia and patient care teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed in all California Radiologic Health Branch scopes.
• Graduate of a JRCNMT-accredited Nuclear Medicine program and California licensure.
• Post-primary CT certification required for Fusion positions; BLS CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals.
• Collect, prepare and analyze biologic specimens and prepare data for interpretation.
• Perform radiation safety and quality control procedures on all Nuclear Medicine equipment.
• Participate in orientation and training of staff, students, residents and faculty.
• Participate in performance improvement activities in the department.
• Lead/coordinator role and participate in annual performance improvement or QA meetings.
• Teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists and mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Weekend rotation readiness

Location mobility across UCSF sites

Education

Graduate of JRCNMT-accredited Nuclear Medicine program

California State License (CDPH – CNMT)

Post-primary CT certification (ARRT-CT or NMTCB-CT) for Fusion

BLS (CPR) certification

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

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.

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

• Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.
• Active participation in an annual performance improvement project or active participation in NM Quality Assurance/Radiation Safety meetings.
• Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct three or more of the specialty procedures, in addition to performing the procedures without direction.
• Active participation in clinical protocol development, maintenance, improvement and implementation.
• Active participation in research protocol development, maintenance and implementation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (All Levels)

• Graduate of an accredited (JRCNMT) Nuclear Medicine program
• CTNM certification (NMTCB or ARRT-N)
• California State License (CDPH – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
• Post-primary CT certification (ARRT-CT or NMTCB-CT) required for Fusion positions
• BLS (CPR) certification
• Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate to all locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.

Required Experience By Level

• Staff: Less than 3 years Nuclear Medicine experience.
• Senior: Minimum 3 years Nuclear Medicine experience. 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)
• Principal: Minimum 7 years Nuclear Medicine + 3 years CT experience. 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).

About Us

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 our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, 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 here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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