(a)
The establishment of a person as competent to perform nuclear medicine technology may be denied, revoked, or suspended by the department, for any of the following reasons:
(1)
Use of a controlled substance as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000), a dangerous drug, as defined in Section 4022 of the Business and Professions Code, or alcoholic beverages to an extent or in a manner dangerous or injurious to the certified or permitted individual, any other person, or the public or that would impair the ability to conduct, with safety to the public, the practice of nuclear medicine technology, or more than one misdemeanor or a felony involving the use, consumption, or self-administration of any of the substances referred to
in this subdivision, or any combination thereof.
(2)
Unprofessional conduct, including, but not limited to, incompetence or gross negligence, physical, mental, or verbal abuse of patients, or misappropriation of property of patients or others.
(3)
Conviction of practicing one of the healing arts without a license in violation of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.
(4)
Knowingly making or signing a document relating to the practice of nuclear medicine technology that falsely represents the existence or nonexistence of a state of facts.
(5)
Making or giving a false statement or information in conjunction with the application for establishment of competence to perform nuclear medicine technology and
examination application.
(6)
Impersonating an applicant, or acting as proxy for an applicant, in any examination required under this article for the establishment of competence to perform nuclear medicine technology.
(7)
Impersonating another individual who has established competence to perform nuclear medicine technology under this article or permitting or allowing another person to use that establishment for the purpose of performing nuclear medicine technology.
(8)
Violating or attempting to violate, directly or indirectly, assisting in or abetting the violating of, or conspiring to violate any provision or term of this article, the Radiologic Technology Act (Section 27), or the Radiation Control Law (commencing with Section 114960), or regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions.
(9)
Conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a nuclear medicine technologist, if the department determines that the applicant or individual who has established competence to perform nuclear medicine technology has not adequately demonstrated that they have been rehabilitated, and will present a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of patients. In determining whether or not to deny, suspend, or revoke establishment of competence or renewal of such establishment, the department shall take into consideration the following factors as evidence of good character and rehabilitation:
(A)
The nature and seriousness of the conduct or crime under consideration and its relationship to their employment duties and responsibilities.
(B)
Activities since conviction, including
employment or participation in therapy or education, that would indicate changed behavior.
(C)
The period of time that has elapsed since the commission of the conduct or offense referred to in this subdivision and the number of offenses.
(D)
The extent to which the person has complied with any terms of parole, probation, restitution, or any other sanction lawfully imposed against the person.
(E)
Any rehabilitation evidence, including character references, submitted by the person.
(F)
Employment history and current employer recommendations.
(G)
Circumstances surrounding the commission of the offense that would demonstrate the unlikelihood of repetition.
(H)
An order from a superior court pursuant to Section 1203.4, 1203.4a, or 1203.41 of the Penal Code.
(I)
The granting by the Governor of a full and unconditional pardon.
(J)
A certificate of rehabilitation from a superior court.
(10)
Establishment of competence to perform nuclear medicine technology by fraud or misrepresentation or because of mistake.
(11)
Use of a designation implying one has established with the department competence to perform nuclear medicine technology by one who has not so established competence.
(12)
Willfully preventing, interfering with, or attempting to impede in any way the work of a duly authorized
representative of the department or a local officer or agency authorized to enforce this article, the Radiologic Technology Act (Section 27), or the Radiation Control Law (commencing with Section 114960) during the course of that representative’s or officer’s lawful enforcement of any provision of this article, the Radiologic Technology Act (Section 27), the Radiation Control Law, or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions.
(13)
Nonpayment of fees prescribed in accordance with Section 107160.
(14)
Loss of certification from another organization on which the department’s issuance was based on, if that loss was for cause.
(b)
The proceedings for denial, revocation, or suspension pursuant to this section shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of
Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the department shall have all of the powers granted therein.
