Nuclear Medicine Tech II

Job Summary Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Director, prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Utilizing efficient and safe processes. Performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care. May direct and check the work of other Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

Essential Responsibilities

• As prescribed by Physician, performs diagnostic studies on patients, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.

• Under the general supervision of the Physician, prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses. Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision of the physician.

• Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Calibrates equipment.

• Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.

• May direct and check the work of other Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Grade 890

Experience Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years continuous recent experience in nuclear medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all procedures and processes as determined by the employer
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

License, Certification, Registration

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Nuclear Medical Technologist Certificate (California)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements Preferred Qualifications: Primary Location: California,San Francisco,San Francisco 2425 Geary Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM

Working Hours End: 04:30 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: San Francisco Hospital - Nuclear Medicine-General - 0206

Pay Range: $86.54 - $93.86 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.