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Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Nuclear Medicine – FT Variable Shift Req ID: 88207 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: Nuclear Medicine Position Type: Full Time Salary Range Minimum: USD $54.19/Hr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $71.51/Hr. Who We Are 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 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. To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org. Your Role on the Team External candidates hired into the Nuclear Medicine Technologist classification (Job Code 009004) a as of 2/20/2024 to 7/31/24 are eligible for a $10,000.00 sign-on bonus. Payment terms will be $5000.00 paid to active employee on or about first pay period following hire and the second payment of $5000.00 will be paid to active employee upon completion of 6 months of employment. 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 What It Takes to be Successful 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 . 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 Minimum of three (3) 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 and active ARRT (R) Current and active ARRT (R) and/or ARRT (CT) license 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 Must be able to provide on-call/call-back service. 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 Current and active State of California CNMT License Current and active ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB license Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in related field ARRT (CT) Certification within 12 months of hire. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 nondiscrimination 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 To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/88207 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-64c063854fcd78419ddb0b3fd17d2d65