Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Dignity Health
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Woodland, CA
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Posted March 28, 2026
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Responsibilities
- The Nuclear Medicine Specialist performs invivo studies and therapeutic and diagnostic imaging procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician within the scope of his/her certification according to established standards and practices under the direction of the Imaging Services Supervisor, manager, and Radiology Medical Director.
- Demonstrates competency for neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent, adult, and late adulthood patients.
- Primary responsibility resides in the daily and comprehensive operations of a single-technologist department.
- Administrative tasks assigned this position include, but are not limited to, participation in CQI activities, Radiation Safety Committee, limited staff evaluation process, policy and procedure updates, various report development.
- Other duties assigned/approved by the Imaging Supervisor, Manager, and Medical Director.
- Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and others
- Perform general and specialized nuclear medicine procedures which meet the department's standard of quality
- Utilize Universal Precautions as an approach to infection control
- Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions which might arise during the examination process
- Act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information
- Coordinate the department quality control program
- Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and hospital personnel
- Work effectively to adjust priorities as circumstances require with frequent interruptions
- Organize work assignments, maintaining accurate and complete records
- Maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detail and required records
- Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions
- Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated, ill, and distressed patients
- Serve as a technical resource and coordinator for equipment service and maintenance
- Oversee additional staff and effectively deal with operational contingencies
- Use procedural and operating supply sources to maintain adequate supplies within budget expectations
- Assist supervisor in department budget preparation
- Objectively analyze the work of others as well as budget/productivity reports
Commitments
Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions
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Requirements
- Minimum of four years experience as certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
- Licensure
- Current California State certification in all categories of Nuclear Medicine technology (board license).
- Current certification in Nuclear Medicine technology in one or more of the following national certification boards:
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support through American Heart Association (BLS) Ability To
- Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and others
- Perform general and specialized nuclear medicine procedures which meet the department's standard of quality
- Utilize Universal Precautions as an approach to infection control
- Anatomy and physiology for medical imaging including cross-sectional relationships
- Medical terminology as it pertains to Nuclear Medicine
- Principles of operation and care for nuclear medicine equipment
- Currently accepted diagnostic, therapeutic, and in-vivo nuclear medicine procedures
- Radiation safety requirements for operator, patients and visitors, and staff
- Film processing systems
- Mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient care environment
- Preparation, use, and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials
Preferred Skills
- Minimum of four years experience as certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
- Licensure
- Current California State certification in all categories of Nuclear Medicine technology (board license).
- Current certification in Nuclear Medicine technology in one or more of the following national certification boards:
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support through American Heart Association (BLS) Ability To
Education
- (Required) – Minimum of four years experience as certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
- (Not required) – Licensure
- (Not required) – Current California State certification in all categories of Nuclear Medicine technology (board license).
- (Not required) – Current certification in Nuclear Medicine technology in one or more of the following national certification boards:
- (Not required) – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- (Not required) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- (Not required) – Basic Life Support through American Heart Association (BLS) Ability To
Job Summary
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Nuclear Medicine Specialist performs invivo studies and therapeutic and diagnostic imaging procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician within the scope of his/her certification according to established standards and practices under the direction of the Imaging Services Supervisor, manager, and Radiology Medical Director. Demonstrates competency for neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent, adult, and late adulthood patients. Primary responsibility resides in the daily and comprehensive operations of a single-technologist department. Administrative tasks assigned this position include, but are not limited to, participation in CQI activities, Radiation Safety Committee, limited staff evaluation process, policy and procedure updates, various report development. Other duties assigned/approved by the Imaging Supervisor, Manager, and Medical Director.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred/Desired
Education and Experience:
Minimum of four years experience as certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
Licensure
Minimum Required
Current California State certification in all categories of Nuclear Medicine technology (board license).
Current certification in Nuclear Medicine technology in one or more of the following national certification boards:
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support through American Heart Association (BLS) Ability To
Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and others
Perform general and specialized nuclear medicine procedures which meet the department's standard of quality
Utilize Universal Precautions as an approach to infection control
Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions which might arise during the examination process
Act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public
Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information
Coordinate the department quality control program
Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and hospital personnel
Work effectively to adjust priorities as circumstances require with frequent interruptions
Organize work assignments, maintaining accurate and complete records
Maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detail and required records
Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions
Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated, ill, and distressed patients
Serve as a technical resource and coordinator for equipment service and maintenance
Oversee additional staff and effectively deal with operational contingencies
Use procedural and operating supply sources to maintain adequate supplies within budget expectations
Assist supervisor in department budget preparation
Objectively analyze the work of others as well as budget/productivity reports
Knowledge Of
Anatomy and physiology for medical imaging including cross-sectional relationships
Medical terminology as it pertains to Nuclear Medicine
Infection control guidelines
Principles of operation and care for nuclear medicine equipment
Currently accepted diagnostic, therapeutic, and in-vivo nuclear medicine procedures
Radiation safety requirements for operator, patients and visitors, and staff
Film processing systems
Mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient care environment
Preparation, use, and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County’s largest health care provider, serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County, including inpatient and outpatient surgical services, family birth center/labor and delivery, emergency services, home health services, palliative care, inpatient mental health services, sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community, we believe in providing compassionate, high-quality health care to you and your family, close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information, please visit our website here at www.dignityhealth.org/woodland.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Pay Range
$79.41 - $91.29 /hour
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Nuclear Medicine Specialist performs invivo studies and therapeutic and diagnostic imaging procedures according to written or transcribed verbal orders of a physician within the scope of his/her certification according to established standards and practices under the direction of the Imaging Services Supervisor, manager, and Radiology Medical Director. Demonstrates competency for neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent, adult, and late adulthood patients. Primary responsibility resides in the daily and comprehensive operations of a single-technologist department. Administrative tasks assigned this position include, but are not limited to, participation in CQI activities, Radiation Safety Committee, limited staff evaluation process, policy and procedure updates, various report development. Other duties assigned/approved by the Imaging Supervisor, Manager, and Medical Director.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred/Desired
Education and Experience:
Minimum of four years experience as certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
Licensure
Minimum Required
Current California State certification in all categories of Nuclear Medicine technology (board license).
Current certification in Nuclear Medicine technology in one or more of the following national certification boards:
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support through American Heart Association (BLS) Ability To
Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and others
Perform general and specialized nuclear medicine procedures which meet the department's standard of quality
Utilize Universal Precautions as an approach to infection control
Recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life-threatening patient conditions which might arise during the examination process
Act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public
Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information
Coordinate the department quality control program
Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and hospital personnel
Work effectively to adjust priorities as circumstances require with frequent interruptions
Organize work assignments, maintaining accurate and complete records
Maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural detail and required records
Work independently on-call covering all normal clerical and technical functions
Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated, ill, and distressed patients
Serve as a technical resource and coordinator for equipment service and maintenance
Oversee additional staff and effectively deal with operational contingencies
Use procedural and operating supply sources to maintain adequate supplies within budget expectations
Assist supervisor in department budget preparation
Objectively analyze the work of others as well as budget/productivity reports
Knowledge Of
Anatomy and physiology for medical imaging including cross-sectional relationships
Medical terminology as it pertains to Nuclear Medicine
Infection control guidelines
Principles of operation and care for nuclear medicine equipment
Currently accepted diagnostic, therapeutic, and in-vivo nuclear medicine procedures
Radiation safety requirements for operator, patients and visitors, and staff
Film processing systems
Mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient care environment
Preparation, use, and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County’s largest health care provider, serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County, including inpatient and outpatient surgical services, family birth center/labor and delivery, emergency services, home health services, palliative care, inpatient mental health services, sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community, we believe in providing compassionate, high-quality health care to you and your family, close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information, please visit our website here at www.dignityhealth.org/woodland.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Pay Range
$79.41 - $91.29 /hour