Staff/Sr/Prin Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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.

 The 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.