Sr. / Principal Nuc Med Fusion Techn - NMTCB or ARRT (N)

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Berkeley, CA

Full-Time

Job Description

Summary

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 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 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.

The Senior Nuclear Medicine Fusion 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.

Prin. Nuclear Medicine Technologist qualifications:

Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
Require CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Require post-primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) or NMTCB (CT).
Require BLS Certification
Graduated from JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Minimum 3 year’ experience in CT.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
Demonstrate competency and participate in the lead/coordinator role.
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
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

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

Nuclear Medicine Technologist:

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
Require CA state license – CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Require post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or (NMTCB)
Require BLS (CPR) Certification