Description
UC San Diego Health
Sr. Nuclear Med Tech - La Jolla - 137645
Hiring Pay Scale: $59.62 - $78.76 / Hour
Under general supervision, performs routine to complex Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radioactive materials and radioactive pharmaceuticals in accordance with established Nuclear Medicine guidelines and protocols. Performs radionuclide imaging of organs, organ systems, compartments physiologic functions, assays of body fluids, tissues and radiobioassays. Demonstrates and applies knowledge of Nuclear Medicine imaging. Demonstrates and applies knowledge of principles of radiation safety.
Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established Nuclear Medicine protocols to achieve the highest quality image. Follows protocols specified by the Radiologist. Educates patient, collects patient history, and communicates patient information to the Radiologist. Enters complex data into the computer systems. Reviews, verifies and evaluates images to ensure technical quality and image quality. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- California Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technician license issued by NMTCB OR Registered Technologist for Nuclear Medicine Technology issued by ARRT (R.T(N)(ARRT)).
- BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
- Recent graduate of a school of accredited Nuclear Medicine technology program.
- Recent experience in a similar role and setting or new graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine technology program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of various radiological systems to include PACS and RIS.
- One (1) year of hospital experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various locations based on business needs.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, On-Call and overtime, if necessary.
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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