PD Sr Nuclear Medicine Tech - Pet Scan IP - Variable Shift

UC Irvine; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine professional to perform in vivo and in vitro PET/CT studies using radiopharmaceuticals. The role includes equipment QC, protocol development, and ensuring timely patient throughput with high‑quality care.

Requirements include 2+ years in Nuclear Medicine, ALARA expertise, and current CRT/CTNM/ARRT or NMTCB certs, plus BLS. On‑call duties and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
• Knowledge of ALARA radiation safety practices.
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• Current and active CRT, CTNM, ARRT or NMTCB certifications.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to train, monitor and maintain compliance in the department.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and related substances.
• Operate and QC stationary and portable scintillation equipment including gamma cameras and counters.
• Perform PET, Nuc Med, and CT diagnostic studies on PET/CT scanner and assist in protocol development.
• Ensure timely throughput of patients and quality patient care, including scans for research trials.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

On-call capability

English proficiency

Teamwork & communication

Radiation safety knowledge

BLS certification

Nuclear medicine experience

Education

Nuclear Medicine program graduate

Associates or Bachelor’s in related field

Tools

Gamma cameras

Geiger‑Mueller counters

Well counters

Dose calibration devices

PET/CT scanner

Job description

Who We Are

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 based 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

Position Summary

Reporting to the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the performance of the full range of in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances. Responsible for the provision of quality patient care, including the timely throughput of patients and the performance of their exams. Operates and performs quality control of stationary and portable scintillation equipment including, gamma cameras, Geiger‑Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices and ancillary equipment. Performs PET, Nuc Med, and CT diagnostic studies on PET/CT scanner, including injection of CT Contrast Media, image acquisition and reformatting. The incumbent is responsible for performing necessary scans and procedures to aid in scanner qualification for research trials. Creates and programs study specific protocols including administration, imaging and reformatting under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and Medical Director. Requirements include working on‑call and working.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills
• Must work on‑call and rotational shifts as needed
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
• Knowledge of State regulatory radiation safety practices and the principles of ALARA
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current and active CRT, CTNM, ARRT® and ARRT(N) or NMTCB; or current and active CTNM, ARRT(CT) and ARRT(N) or NMTCB
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to train, monitor and maintain compliance in the department
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Scientific/Clinical Research experience
• SPECT/CT experience
• Multi‑lingual skills to facilitate effective patient communication
• Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Diagnostic CT with injection of CT contrast media experience
• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Total Compensation

We offer 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

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following 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 along with 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