Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist (PET/CT)
Company: Butler Recruitment Group
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Principal Nuclear Medicine
Fusion Technologist (PET/CT) San Francisco, CA $175,000-225,000
SIGNING BONUS Full Benefits Paid Relocation We are seeking a highly
skilled and licensed Principal Nuclear Medicine Fusion Technologist
(PET/CT Specialist) to join the cutting-edge Radiology department
of a major academic medical center. This is a crucial role within a
department that has been at the forefront of medical imaging
innovation for over a century, performing more than 600,000 imaging
procedures annually. The successful candidate will be an expert in
both Nuclear Medicine and Computed Tomography (CT), specializing in
PET/CT fusion imaging . The technologist will perform routine to
complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures,
including advanced PET/CT exams utilizing radiopharmaceuticals, in
both the inpatient and outpatient environments. Core Clinical and
Technical Responsibilities Imaging Procedures: Perform a full
spectrum of Nuclear Medicine procedures and advanced PET/CT fusion
imaging, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images.
Radiopharmaceutical Handling: Precisely calculate, prepare, and
administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with state and
institutional radiation safety protocols. Safety and Quality
Control: Perform and document all necessary quality control and
calibration procedures on Nuclear Medicine and CT equipment (e.g.,
dose calibrators, gamma cameras, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT systems).
Maintain strict adherence to the State of California Radiologic
Health Branch licensure requirements and department radiation
safety policies. Patient Care: Safely and effectively manage
patients in an acute care setting , including interaction with
patients under anesthesia or requiring complex monitoring. Ensure
patient comfort, screening, and education prior to and during
procedures. Data Management: Collect, prepare, and analyze biologic
specimens and accurately process image data for interpretation by
faculty physicians. Flexibility and Coverage: Must be able to work
an 8-hour variable shift, rotate locations, and provide coverage
for weekends and holidays. Responsibilities The Principal level is
expected to take on significant leadership, education, and quality
improvement roles: Lead/Coordinator Role: Demonstrate competency
and actively participate in a lead or coordinator capacity,
overseeing daily operations or specialized service lines. Education
and Mentorship: Teaching: Demonstrate competency to teach routine
and specialty exams to newer NM Technologists, students, residents,
and faculty. Mentorship: Provide guidance, advice, and direction to
less experienced Technologists. Quality & Research Participation:
Active participation in an annual performance improvement project
or active participation in NM Quality Assurance/Radiation Safety
meetings. Active participation in clinical protocol development,
maintenance, improvement, and implementation. Active participation
in research protocol development, maintenance, and implementation ,
supporting the institution's commitment to advancing medical
knowledge. Specific PET/CT Expertise The Principal Technologist
must be able to perform all routine clinical PET/CT exams and
independently demonstrate expertise in instructing and performing
at least three (3) of the following advanced specialty PET/CT
procedures: PET/CT with Multiphase CT: Complex dynamic CT imaging
combined with PET. Pediatric PET/CT: Specialized imaging protocols
for pediatric patients.
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