Oakland, California
Posted: 23-Aug-25
Location: Oakland, California
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 148754255
Job Summary
We're hiring an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist for UCSF's Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland.
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 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.
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up):TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)
Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, every aspect of our pediatric Radiology Center is designed with children in mind. We use the most advanced imaging equipment available for ultrasound, X-ray, fluoroscopy, MRI, CT scan and other imaging techniques that help physicians diagnose and treat various conditions. Each machine is carefully calibrated to use the lowest doses of radiation possible to provide the highest-quality imaging.
Required Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program
- Minimum 7 or more years as Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
- Require CA state license - CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
- Require BLS (CPR) Certification
- Must have flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate locations and shifts and provide coverage for weekends and holidays.
- Demonstrate competency and the ability to instruct three or more of the specialty procedures within 6 months of hire/promotion.
- 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.
- Require CTNM: NMTCB or ARRT (N)
- Require CA state license - CA Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
- Require BLS (CPR) Certification
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.Pride Values
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