Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology - Special - FT - Day
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
The incumbent is responsible for performing a full range of in vivo and in vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals. They must also operate and maintain scintillation equipment while ensuring timely patient throughput and quality care.
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
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. Requirements include working On-Call and working rotating shifts . Knowledge of State regulatory radiation safety practices and the principles of ALARA.
What It Takes to be Successful
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability 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 Must be able to provide on-call/call-back service as needed Minimum one year, full-time experience working as a CNMT Knowledge of State regulatory radiation safety practices and the principles of ALARA Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program Current and active State of California CNMT License Current and active NMTCB and/or AART (N) licensure for Nuclear Medicine Current BLS certification Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Minimum 1 year, full time experience performing 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 have at least one year of full-time experience as a CNMT and be a graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program. Required credentials include a California CNMT license, NMTCB or AART (N) certification, and current BLS certification.
Market context
California nuclear medicine technologist openings are often competitive because employers look for licensed, credentialed candidates with recent hands-on experience in imaging and patient care. For this role, the key requirements are a California CNMT license, NMTCB or AART (N) certification, current BLS, and at least one year of full-time CNMT experience; benefits include medical insurance, vacation, sick time, retirement savings plans, and discounts and perks. Before applying, confirm your credentials are current and use the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit without digging through the full posting.
