Staff/Sr/Prin Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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 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.

The Principal Nuclear Medicine 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 two or more of the advanced 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.

AREAS OF EMPHASIS

• Performs multi-modality imaging and non-imaging procedures utilizing patient population specific standards according to departmental protocol.
• Performs radiopharmacy duties according to departmental policy, federal and state regulations.
• Radiation safety practices are followed to ensure minimal radiation exposure to self and others.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of imaging equipment, computers and other related auxiliary equipment.
• Ensures proper safety standards are met.
• Performs quality and compassionate patient care to ensure patient cooperation, safety and satisfaction.

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.
• Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Principal Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Minimum 7–10 years of clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, demonstrating advanced technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct two or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:

• Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
• Require CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
• Require BLS (CPR) Certification
• Require post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB) for Fusion Tech classification
   

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.