Per Diem-Nuclear Medicine Technologist-Nuclear Medicine-Variable

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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 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

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 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

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