Nuclear Medicine Tech — Patient-Focused Imaging Specialist

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

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine technologist to perform in vivo and in vitro procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and timely exam throughput. You will operate gamma cameras and related equipment, while maintaining strict adherence to ALARA and safety standards.

Reporting to the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, you will join a renowned academic health system in Orange County, contributing to patient care, education, and research within UCI Health’s Nuclear Medicine program.

Qualifications

• Must have CNMT license in California.
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• Current NMTCB and/or AART licensure required.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Provide quality patient care and ensure timely throughput of exams.
• Operate and perform quality control on stationary and portable scintillation equipment.
• Follow State regulatory radiation safety practices and ALARA principles.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

On-call readiness

Work pace management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nuclear Medicine program graduate

California CNMT license

NMTCB or AART licensure

BLS certification

Tools

Gamma cameras

Geiger-Mueller counters

Well counters

Dose calibration devices

Ancillary equipment

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine technologist to perform in vivo and in vitro procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and timely exam throughput. You will operate gamma cameras and related equipment, while maintaining strict adherence to ALARA and safety standards.

Reporting to the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, you will join a renowned academic health system in Orange County, contributing to patient care, education, and research within UCI Health’s Nuclear Medicine program.