Nuclear Med Tech Total Care FT Days Los Alamitos

UC Irvine; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures using radioactive isotopes under the supervision of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging. The role requires ARRT Nuclear Medicine registration, California licensure, CPR certification, and excellent communication with patients and care teams.

The technologist will ensure safety, quality, and compliance while delivering high-standard diagnostic imaging within a busy academic health system.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT registration in Nuclear Medicine and California licensure.
• CPR certification is required.
• Strong English communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain safety and comply with policies in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures using radioactive isotopes.
• Maintain safe, efficient, and compliant department operations.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure accurate imaging and reporting.
• Document procedures and results accurately and timely.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Safety awareness

Policy compliance

Education

ARRT Nuclear Medicine Registration

CA Nuclear Medicine Technologist License

CPR Certification

Job description

UCI Health Overview

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign‑on bonus; 50% to be paid on the first pay period following hire date and the remaining 50% to be paid on the first pay period following the completion of six months of employment.

• Prior Employment Restriction: All potential recipients cannot have been employed within the UC System for the past 12 months in order to qualify for the hiring bonus.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist is directly responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient nuclear medicine department using radioactive isotopes for enhanced diagnostic imaging. The technologist is responsible for performing all nuclear medicine procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Registered and licensed by the American Registry of Nuclear Medicine Technology and the State of California.
• CPR Certification Required.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years progressively more responsible experience in a nuclear medicine related program or job.
• PET experience.
• Knowledge of university and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Total Rewards

UCI offers a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at (949) 824‑0500, Monday‑Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.