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The technologist will lead departmental initiatives, perform advanced clinical PET/CT procedures, and contribute to the development of clinical and research protocols. They are also responsible for mentoring less experienced staff and ensuring compliance with radiation safety and quality assurance standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a California state license as a Certified Technologist in Nuclear Medicine, along with CTNM and ARRT (CT) certifications. A minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine and CT is required, depending on the seniority level.
**Senior / Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist Responsibilities
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The role of a Senior or Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist encompasses a range of advanced responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Demonstrating proficiency while taking a lead or coordinator role within the department.
Engaging actively in annual performance improvement initiatives and participating in Nuclear Medicine Quality Assurance and Radiation Safety meetings.
Instructing and demonstrating competency in at least two advanced procedures, while also executing these procedures autonomously.
Contributing to the development, maintenance, enhancement, and implementation of clinical protocols.
Participating in the development, maintenance, and implementation of research protocols.
**Principal Nuclear Medicine Technologist Qualifications
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Required: CTNM certification from NMTCB or ARRT (N).
Required: California state license from the Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist in Nuclear Medicine.
Required: Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (CT) from ARRT or NMTCB (CT).
Required: BLS certification.
Education: Graduate of a JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with at least 3 years in CT.
Flexibility: Must be adaptable to scheduling needs, rotating locations and shifts as well as providing weekend and holiday coverage.
Competency: Ability to perform all routine clinical PET/CT examinations and independently conduct at least three of the five specialty PET/CT exams, which include PET/CT with Multiphase CT, Pediatric, Cardiac, Neuro, and Research.
Teaching: Capability to mentor and instruct newer Nuclear Medicine Technologists in routine and specialty exams.
Mentorship: Ability to provide guidance, advice, and direction to less experienced Technologists.
**Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist Qualifications
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Education: Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Flexibility: Must display adaptability in schedule, with the ability to rotate locations and shifts, and cover weekends and holidays.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Competency: Must demonstrate the ability to instruct at least two specialty procedures within the first six months post-hire or promotion.
Required: CTNM certification from NMTCB or ARRT (N).
Required: California state license from the Department of Public Health, Certified Technologist in Nuclear Medicine.
Required: Post-primary certification in Computed Tomography (ARRT) or NMTCB.
Required: BLS (CPR) certification.
Skills and
Experience:
Required CTNM certification (NMTCB or ARRT (N)).
Required California state license as a Certified Technologist in Nuclear Medicine.
Required post-primary certification in ARRT Computed Tomography or NMTCB (CT).
Graduate of a JRCNMT accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.
Required BLS certification.
Experience: 0-7 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and 0-3 years experience in CT
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For the Principal level, proficiency in all routine clinical PET/CT exams and independent execution of at least three out of the five designated specialty exams is mandatory.
