Nuclear Medicine Technician jobs in San Francisco, CA

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• Supervises employees in their daily work assignments.  Position will over see approximately 4 direct reports, 2 indirect reports
• Monitors and ensures equitable distribution of workload and work assignments for employees.
• Responsible for training of staff; maintains appropriate documentation for instruction, equipment orientation and department competencies.
• Coaches and instructs the technologist as necessary in correct performance of department procedures, image quality, patient positioning and proper use of equipment.
• Encourages teamwork and cooperation; facilitates a positive work environment.

• Organizes the schedule according to the degree of urgency and or acuity level.
• Maintains patient waiting times to a minimum by exercising appropriate planning and organization to achieve maximum utilization of resources that are assigned.
• Maintains flexibility in the daily routine in order to handle the unexpected problem.
• Monitors the schedules and maintains adequate staffing.
• Follows procedures from one shift to another for coverage of sick and tardiness.
• Assigns lunch and break relief.

• Demonstrates expertise on all nuclear medicine equipment in the department.
• Current on all procedures; monitors quality of exams performed and makes adjustments when needed.
• Maintains equipment, troubleshoots problems as needed.
• Coordinates patient examinations that have special circumstances and/or multiple examinations that have to interface with other radiology sections or departments.
• Responds to inquiries and/or requests; communicates information to coordinate and/or facilitate the department’s services.
• Facilitates patient transport.
• Responds appropriately to complaints and/or issues from both internal and external customers, to include patients and other sections or departments.

• Current California CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(N) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)
• BLS (CPR) certification
• Applied background in nuclear medicine and associated modalities. Knowledge of principles, protocols, terms and concepts. Skill operating imaging equipment.
• Knowledge of medical center, HR and UC policies and processes.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory agency standards.
• Proven ability to supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate staff, establish priorities and delegate work assignments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in training and guiding employees on radiology modality techniques. Motivates and inspires staff to improve services.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment.
• Ability to assist with personnel management issues, such as performance reviews, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with staff, patients and other medical personnel.
• Solid communication skills both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to listen actively and counsel and work in a collaborative manner.
• Computer proficiency and competency in MS Word and Excel. Knowledge of electronic medical / health records.