Nuclear Med Technologist
Company: PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Location: Brawley
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the
supervision of the Radiology Director/Manager and/or Lead
Technologist, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform all
Nuclear Medicine duties as well as other related duties as needed
to facilitate workflow and promote health care. The Nuclear
Medicine Technologists will operate Nuclear Medicine equipment in a
safe and competent manner to produce quality diagnostic images as
directed by physicians according to established standards and
protocols. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Orders and maintains Nuclear
Medicine supplies and radiopharmaceuticals. Prepares
radiopharmaceuticals and administers to patients appropriately.
Reviews requisitions for completeness and pertinence. Schedules and
performs Nuclear Medicine scans as ordered by the requesting
physician(s). Confidentiality is maintained at all times. Performs
ongoing preventative maintenance and radiation surveys. Performs
quality control procedures as outlined by the manufacturer.
Documents and maintains records appropriately. Takes corrective
action to remedy problems identified. Maintains all records of
receipt and disposal of radioactive materials as required by State
and Federal regulations. Follows radiation safety guidelines and
uses appropriate safety equipment and techniques. Follows Standard
PrecautionsAssists the Radiology Director/Manager in developing the
department's quality improvement program and reporting methods.
Wears radiation-monitoring devices, such as film badges and TLD
rings in an appropriate manner as outlined in the Radiation Safety
Manual. Submits badges and/or rings on a monthly basis. Provides
education on proper radiation badge placement on appropriate staff
and demonstrates radiation principles to staff as needed.
Participates in Radiation Safety Committees and acts as assistant
to Radiation Safety Officer as requested. Maintains radiation badge
documentations for Radiology and Surgical departments. Participates
in other hospital committees as requested. Maintains and
demonstrates professional skills through self-development and
continuing education. Functions within guidelines and has knowledge
of regulatory, licensing, and accrediting bodies; i.e., Title 17,
Title 22, Conditions of Participation, DNV, etc. Promotes positive
patient relations in a caring environment by making patients
comfortable and at ease during procedures. Transfers and positions
patients using extreme care, patience and proper body mechanics.
Identifies patients using the hospital's double identification
policy. Responds to backup calls as needed within 30 minutes. OTHER
RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively with patients,
physicians, and hospital staff members. Independent thinking to
exercise good judgment in determining actions in emergencies. Other
duties as assigned from time to time by the lead technologist,
radiology manager, and or director. Adhere to the behavioral
standards and other policies set forth by the district. Completion
of all educational and other related requirements annually by the
district. Upkeep of all related professional licenses including
BLS. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: Formal AMA-approved educational
program with certification. Good interpersonal skills and ability
to work with patients, visitors, and staff. Able to follow
department's procedures and operate complex computerized equipment.
Ability to work with minimal or no supervision and take rotating
calls on evening and weekends. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified as a nuclear medicine technologist by the State of
California as required. Venipuncture certificate (California)
Current CPR certification required.
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