Nuclear Med Technician-Nuclear Medicine-Fulltime-Days

UCI Health; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Various discounts

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Fountain Valley, California. This role involves performing a full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures while ensuring quality patient care and collaborating effectively across the health system. Candidates must be graduates from an AMA school of Nuclear Medicine Technology and hold current California Nuclear Medicine Technologist certifications. The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement savings plans, and various perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of acute hospital experience (training inclusive); preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in all Nuclear Medicine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals.
• Provide quality patient care and ensure timely throughput.
• Conduct diagnostic studies on SPECT and Gamma cameras.

Skills

Customer service

Communication in English

Proficiency in computer use

Education

Graduate from an AMA school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification from California

Current national ARRT(N) or NMTCB license

Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing the full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances. Responsibilities include providing quality patient care, ensuring timely throughput, performing quality control of stationary and portable scintillation equipment (SPECT, gamma cameras, Geiger‑Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices, and ancillary equipment), conducting diagnostic studies on SPECT and Gamma cameras, creating and programming study‑specific protocols, and supporting ACR accreditation efforts. On‑call duty (evenings, weekends, and holidays) is required.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Qualified to obtain and hold a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification from the state of California.
• Current California Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification.
• Current national ARRT(N) or NMTCB license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Minimum one year of acute hospital experience (training inclusive); preferred.
• Proficiency in computer use.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned duties, provide customer service, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain appropriate work pace and collaborate across the health system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Familiarity with university and medical‑center policies, procedures, and forms.

Total Rewards

UCI Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and various discounts and perks.

Work Authorization

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of California, Irvine 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, veteran status, or any other protected category. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.