Per Diem-Nuclear Medicine Technologist-Nuclear Medicine-Variable

UC Irvine; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a full range of diagnostic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring quality patient care and timely throughput. Responsibilities include operating SPECT and gamma cameras, performing QC, and developing study protocols under the Imaging Manager and Medical Director.

The role requires California licensure, ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification, and BLS; on‑call duties including evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• California NM Tech certification and current California Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification.
• Current ARRT(N) or NMTCB license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of acute hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine Procedures; computer skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of Nuclear Medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and related substances.
• Ensure quality patient care and timely throughput of exams.
• Operate and perform QC on stationary and portable imaging equipment (SPECT, gamma cameras).
• Perform scans to aid scanner qualifications for accreditation.
• Create and program protocol settings including administration, imaging, and reformatting under supervision.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Work pace management

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

AMA Nuclear Medicine Technology program

California NM Tech certification

ARRT(N) or NMTCB License

BLS certification

Tools

SPECT cameras

Gamma cameras

Geiger‑Mueller counters

Well counters

Dose calibration devices

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.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Imaging Manager, incumbent is responsible for the performance of the full range of 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 SPECT and gamma cameras, Geiger‑Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices and ancillary equipment. Performs Nuclear Medicine diagnostic studies on a SPECT and Gamma camera, including image acquisition and reformatting. The incumbent is responsible for performing necessary scans and procedures to aid in scanner qualifications for ACR accreditation. Creates and programs study specific protocols including administration, imaging, and reformatting under the direction of the Imaging Manager and Medical Director. Requirements include working on‑call (evenings and weekends), in addition to holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Knowledge and education necessary to obtain Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification from the state of California and current California Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification.
• Current national ARRT(N) or NMTCB License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of acute hospital experience (may include training) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in all Nuclear Medicine Procedures. Computer skills are essential.
• 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

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Total Rewards

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.