Nuclear Med Technician-Nuclear Medicine-Fulltime-Days
University of California, Irvine·Fountain Valley, California
University of California, Irvine·Fountain Valley, California
The Nuclear Medicine Technician is responsible for performing a full range of nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and specialized imaging equipment. They ensure quality patient care, timely exam throughput, and maintain equipment performance according to safety and accreditation standards.
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 systems, 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
This position 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 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.
What It Takes to be Successful
Knowledge and experience in all Nuclear Medicine Procedures. 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.
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 eec@uci.edu 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
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program and hold current California and national certifications (ARRT(N) or NMTCB). A minimum of one year of acute hospital experience is preferred, along with current BLS certification.
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