NUC MED TCHNO - Per Diem Variable - Los Alamitos
University of California, Irvine·Los Alamitos, California
University of California, Irvine·Los Alamitos, California
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient nuclear medicine department by utilizing radioactive isotopes for enhanced diagnostic imaging. This role involves performing all required nuclear medicine procedures under the general direction of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging.
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
Under the general direction of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist is directly responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient nuclear medicine department using radioactive isotopes for enhanced diagnostic imaging. He/she is responsible for performing all nuclear medicine procedures.
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 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 Registered and licensed by the American Registry of Nuclear Medicine Technology and the State of California. CPR Certification Required.
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms 2 years progressively more responsible experience nuclear medicine related program/job.
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
Successful candidates must possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability for assigned duties, demonstrating appropriate customer service and excellent English communication skills. Required qualifications include registration and licensure by the American Registry of Nuclear Medicine Technology and the State of California, along with current CPR Certification.
Market context
In California, per diem nuclear medicine technologist openings often reflect steady demand in hospital and outpatient imaging settings, especially for candidates who can work variable schedules and support patient-facing care. These roles are competitive because employers look for registry and licensure, strong English communication, and reliable customer service, and the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your ARRT/registry status and be ready to show flexibility for per diem coverage.
