UCSF Health
Sr / Principal Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Fusion)
UCSF Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Job Summary The position is an 8‑hour work schedule with variable hours and rotating weekend shifts. 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 interact with anesthesia and other patient care departments that visit the Nuclear Medicine environment. The role includes collecting, preparing, and analyzing biologic specimens, performing radiation safety and quality control procedures on all Nuclear Medicine equipment, orienting and training staff, students, residents, and faculty, and participating in performance improvement activities.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.
Active participation in an annual performance improvement project or in NM Quality Assurance/Radiation Safety meetings.
Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the advanced procedures, and perform the procedures without direction.
Active participation in clinical protocol development, maintenance, improvement, and implementation.
Active participation in research protocol development, maintenance, and implementation.
Area of Emphasis
Performs multi‑modality imaging and non‑imaging procedures using patient‑population specific standards per departmental protocol.
Imaging may include dynamic, static, and gated acquisitions, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET, PET/CT, and CT.
Maintain consistent high‑quality diagnostic images and make technical adjustments when indicated.
Quantitative computer analysis on images is performed according to departmental procedures and guidelines.
Special positioning, repeat or additional views performed as requested by nuclear physician.
Review applicable test results and patient history before the exam.
Familiar with CT contrast media and possible adverse reactions; competency on the power injector for CT contrast.
Collect and prepare blood, urine, stool specimens and perform in‑vivo or in‑vitro red blood cell and white blood cell labeling.
Verify correct labeling and transfer of patient data to PACS.
Operate laboratory auxiliary equipment (pipettes, centrifuges, water baths, balances).
Maintain competencies in routine clinical PET/CT exams, including at least three of the five specialty PET/CT exams: PET/CT with Multiphase CT
Pediatric
Cardiac
Neuro
Research
Conduct radiopharmacy duties per departmental policy, federal and state regulations. Practice safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic technique; elute radionuclide generators with sterile technique and shielding.
Perform quality control of radiopharmaceuticals to ensure radionuclidic purity, radiochemical purity and integrity before administration.
Prepare correct radiopharmaceutical and dose; administer via prescribed route.
Receive, store, and dispose of radioactive materials per regulations; log all relevant information.
Follow radiation safety practices to minimize exposure. Use ALARA guidelines, syringe and vial shields, lab coats, and personal protective equipment.
Perform daily surveys of all radiation areas, record findings, perform decontamination as needed.
Execute quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of imaging equipment, computers, and auxiliary equipment.
Daily, weekly, monthly QC of instrumentation including voltage, uniformity, linearity, resolution, center of rotation; document per departmental procedure.
Calibrate dose calibrators, survey meters, probes, and well counters per procedure.
Follow startup and shutdown procedures according to manufacturer guidelines. Clean hard drives and archive patient data to PACS, deleting after verification.
Report abnormal QC results immediately to supervisor.
Maintain Infection Control and safety standards in imaging and procedure rooms; inspect for hazards and report discrepancies.
Check patient transfer and transport equipment for compliance with safety standards.
Provide compassionate patient care; identify patients using two identifiers; explain procedures per UCSF AIDET guidance; provide requested support and call for nursing or physician as needed.
Review patient requisition and verify radiologist‑prescribed protocol.
Adherence to Policies and Procedures
Use proper body mechanics for patient and equipment safety.
Follow radiation safety guidelines and use appropriate shielding.
Follow department and hospital attendance and tardiness guidelines.
Remain current and compliant with all safety policies reviewed on the Medical Center Annual Safety Training module.
Adhere to all radiation safety policies and procedures.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, co‑workers, physicians, and other departments.
Keep work environment clean and compliant with infection control and environmental health and safety standards.
Maintain professional appearance, adhere to dress code, and display hospital identification badge.
Follow SNMMI Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice and Performance Standards.
Follow NMTCB Code of Ethics and ARRT Standards of Ethics.
Follow ASRT Practice Standards for Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography.
Information Management
Demonstrate competency in Radiology Information System, scheduling, and exam completion.
Demonstrate competency in the Medical Center’s current Electronic Health Record and ordering systems.
Demonstrate competency in the Nuclear Medicine systems.
Verify order in APEX prior to starting every procedure.
Demonstrate competency in Radiology PACS system and related downtime procedures.
Complete all exams in the radiology computer system following procedure.
Know the Incident Reporting System.
Use hospital/department computers for hospital business only; log off upon completion.
Leadership / Supervision
Demonstrate leadership in the absence of the supervisor.
Prioritize and complete tasks with minimal or no supervision.
Salary and Benefits Salary ranges are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Placement within the salary range depends on experience, internal equity, and when applicable, collective bargaining agreement rules. For more information on benefits, visit the UCSF compensation page.
Required Qualifications
CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
California state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Post‑primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
BLS Certification
Graduate from JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Minimum 3 year’s experience in CT.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts, provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.
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
Teaching: Demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists.
Mentorship: Provide guidance, advice, and direction to less experienced Technologists.
Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts, provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.
CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
California state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Post‑primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)
BLS (CPR) Certification
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts, provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
California state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Post‑primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)
BLS (CPR) Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Recent work experience in an acute care setting.
ACLS certification.
Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent credentials.
License / Certification
CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
California state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Post‑primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)
BLS (CPR) Certification
About UCSF UCSF Health is committed to innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research. Ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide, UCSF Health provides a rewarding work experience and opportunities for professional growth.
Pride Values: UCSF values diversity, professionalism, respect, integrity, and excellence.
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.
Job Details
Job Code: 004326 NUC MED TCHNO FUSION PRN
Job Category: Allied Health, Radiology, Technical & Technologist
Bargaining Unit: University Professional and Technical Employees – Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE‑HX)
Employee Class: Career
Percentage: 100%
Location: San Francisco, CA (Parnassus Heights)
Work Style: Fully On‑Site
Shift: Days, Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Weekends, Variable
Shift Length: 8 Hours
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Higher Education
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Job Summary The position is an 8‑hour work schedule with variable hours and rotating weekend shifts. 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 interact with anesthesia and other patient care departments that visit the Nuclear Medicine environment. The role includes collecting, preparing, and analyzing biologic specimens, performing radiation safety and quality control procedures on all Nuclear Medicine equipment, orienting and training staff, students, residents, and faculty, and participating in performance improvement activities.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.
Active participation in an annual performance improvement project or in NM Quality Assurance/Radiation Safety meetings.
Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the advanced procedures, and perform the procedures without direction.
Active participation in clinical protocol development, maintenance, improvement, and implementation.
Active participation in research protocol development, maintenance, and implementation.
Area of Emphasis
Performs multi‑modality imaging and non‑imaging procedures using patient‑population specific standards per departmental protocol.
Imaging may include dynamic, static, and gated acquisitions, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET, PET/CT, and CT.
Maintain consistent high‑quality diagnostic images and make technical adjustments when indicated.
Quantitative computer analysis on images is performed according to departmental procedures and guidelines.
Special positioning, repeat or additional views performed as requested by nuclear physician.
Review applicable test results and patient history before the exam.
Familiar with CT contrast media and possible adverse reactions; competency on the power injector for CT contrast.
Collect and prepare blood, urine, stool specimens and perform in‑vivo or in‑vitro red blood cell and white blood cell labeling.
Verify correct labeling and transfer of patient data to PACS.
Operate laboratory auxiliary equipment (pipettes, centrifuges, water baths, balances).
Maintain competencies in routine clinical PET/CT exams, including at least three of the five specialty PET/CT exams: PET/CT with Multiphase CT
Pediatric
Cardiac
Neuro
Research
Conduct radiopharmacy duties per departmental policy, federal and state regulations. Practice safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic technique; elute radionuclide generators with sterile technique and shielding.
Perform quality control of radiopharmaceuticals to ensure radionuclidic purity, radiochemical purity and integrity before administration.
Prepare correct radiopharmaceutical and dose; administer via prescribed route.
Receive, store, and dispose of radioactive materials per regulations; log all relevant information.
Follow radiation safety practices to minimize exposure. Use ALARA guidelines, syringe and vial shields, lab coats, and personal protective equipment.
Perform daily surveys of all radiation areas, record findings, perform decontamination as needed.
Execute quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of imaging equipment, computers, and auxiliary equipment.
Daily, weekly, monthly QC of instrumentation including voltage, uniformity, linearity, resolution, center of rotation; document per departmental procedure.
Calibrate dose calibrators, survey meters, probes, and well counters per procedure.
Follow startup and shutdown procedures according to manufacturer guidelines. Clean hard drives and archive patient data to PACS, deleting after verification.
Report abnormal QC results immediately to supervisor.
Maintain Infection Control and safety standards in imaging and procedure rooms; inspect for hazards and report discrepancies.
Check patient transfer and transport equipment for compliance with safety standards.
Provide compassionate patient care; identify patients using two identifiers; explain procedures per UCSF AIDET guidance; provide requested support and call for nursing or physician as needed.
Review patient requisition and verify radiologist‑prescribed protocol.
Adherence to Policies and Procedures
Use proper body mechanics for patient and equipment safety.
Follow radiation safety guidelines and use appropriate shielding.
Follow department and hospital attendance and tardiness guidelines.
Remain current and compliant with all safety policies reviewed on the Medical Center Annual Safety Training module.
Adhere to all radiation safety policies and procedures.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, co‑workers, physicians, and other departments.
Keep work environment clean and compliant with infection control and environmental health and safety standards.
Maintain professional appearance, adhere to dress code, and display hospital identification badge.
Follow SNMMI Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice and Performance Standards.
Follow NMTCB Code of Ethics and ARRT Standards of Ethics.
Follow ASRT Practice Standards for Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography.
Information Management
Demonstrate competency in Radiology Information System, scheduling, and exam completion.
Demonstrate competency in the Medical Center’s current Electronic Health Record and ordering systems.
Demonstrate competency in the Nuclear Medicine systems.
Verify order in APEX prior to starting every procedure.
Demonstrate competency in Radiology PACS system and related downtime procedures.
Complete all exams in the radiology computer system following procedure.
Know the Incident Reporting System.
Use hospital/department computers for hospital business only; log off upon completion.
Leadership / Supervision
Demonstrate leadership in the absence of the supervisor.
Prioritize and complete tasks with minimal or no supervision.
Salary and Benefits Salary ranges are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Placement within the salary range depends on experience, internal equity, and when applicable, collective bargaining agreement rules. For more information on benefits, visit the UCSF compensation page.
Required Qualifications
CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
California state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Post‑primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
BLS Certification
Graduate from JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Minimum 3 year’s experience in CT.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts, provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.
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
Teaching: Demonstrate competency to teach routine and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists.
Mentorship: Provide guidance, advice, and direction to less experienced Technologists.
Sr. Nuclear Medicine Technologist Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts, provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.
CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
California state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Post‑primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)
BLS (CPR) Certification
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts, provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
California state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Post‑primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)
BLS (CPR) Certification
Preferred Qualifications
Recent work experience in an acute care setting.
ACLS certification.
Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent credentials.
License / Certification
CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
California state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Post‑primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)
BLS (CPR) Certification
About UCSF UCSF Health is committed to innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research. Ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide, UCSF Health provides a rewarding work experience and opportunities for professional growth.
Pride Values: UCSF values diversity, professionalism, respect, integrity, and excellence.
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.
Job Details
Job Code: 004326 NUC MED TCHNO FUSION PRN
Job Category: Allied Health, Radiology, Technical & Technologist
Bargaining Unit: University Professional and Technical Employees – Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE‑HX)
Employee Class: Career
Percentage: 100%
Location: San Francisco, CA (Parnassus Heights)
Work Style: Fully On‑Site
Shift: Days, Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Weekends, Variable
Shift Length: 8 Hours
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Higher Education
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