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

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a PD Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures in Orange, California. This position involves utilizing state-of-the-art equipment for patient exams and requires a commitment to providing quality patient care. Ideal candidates have solid experience, certifications, and skills essential for patient communication and technical operations.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
• Current and active CRT, CTNM, ARRT, and NMTCB certifications.
• Knowledge of State regulatory radiation safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operate and perform quality control on PET/CT scanners.
• Create and program study specific protocols under supervision.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program

Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Current BLS certification

Job description

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

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Who We Are

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

Reporting to the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, 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

What It Takes to be Successful

• 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 [phone], 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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