Senior Nuclear Medicine Tech - Pet Scan IP - PT Variable Shift

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine technologist in Orange, California. Responsibilities include conducting in vivo and in vitro procedures, ensuring patient care, and operating various types of imaging equipment. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in Nuclear Medicine and possess necessary certifications.

In addition to competitive compensation, UCI Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent experience in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.
• Knowledge of State regulatory radiation safety practices and the principles of ALARA.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals.
• Provide quality patient care and ensure timely throughput.
• Support scanner qualification for research trials.

Skills

Computer skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills in English

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

PET/CT scanner

Scintillation equipment

Job description

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. It serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the full range of in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals and related chemical substances. Responsibilities include providing quality patient care, ensuring timely throughput of patients, operating and performing quality control of stationary and portable scintillation equipment (gamma cameras, Geiger‑Mueller counters, well counters, dose calibration devices and ancillary equipment), performing PET, Nuc Med, and CT diagnostic studies on PET/CT scanner, and administering CT Contrast Media. The role also supports scanner qualification for research trials, creates and programs study‑specific protocols, and operates under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and Medical Director. Availability for on‑call and rotational shifts is required.

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
• Multilingual 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
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in related field

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks.

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: The final candidate who accepts a conditional offer must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions, allegations, investigations or appeals related to misconduct within the past seven years.
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.