"PD Sr Nuclear Medicine Tech - Pet Scan IP - Variable Shift"

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary: 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. Performs PET, Nuc Med, and CT diagnostic studies on PET/CT scanner, including injection of CT Contrast Media, image acquisition and reformatting. The incumbent is responsible for performing necessary scans and procedures to aid in scanner qualification for research trials. Creates and programs study specific protocols including administration, imaging and reformatting under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and Medical Director. Requirements include working On-Call and working.

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; Multi-lingual 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; Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Total Compensation: 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.