Nuclear Medicine & CT Technologist
Placerville, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Job - Placerville, California

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Placerville, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5x8 hour shifts, start time 0630 or 0730
• Call: Rotating weekends and evenings

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years experience required, 3 years preferred
• Nuclear Medicine (Nuc Med) and CT Tech experience required
• Skills in adult hospital nuclear cardiology procedures including but not limited to:

  • Phillips and Siemens equipment
  • Gastric Emptying, HIDA Scan, Muga Scan, PET Scan
  • 3 Phase, Limited, Whole Body scans
  • Cerebral Blood Flow, Liver Flow, Liver Imaging, Liver Scan-Hemangioma
  • Perfusion and Ventilation/Perfusion scans
  • Captopril, Flow/Function, Renal/Perfusion, Three Phase with Lasix
  • I-123 Uptake Scan, Uptake Scan (Limited and Whole Body)
  • Bone, Brain, Liver, Renal scans
  • Sestamibi parathyroid scan
  • Adenosine infusion, Exercise/Rest (Multiple and Single), Persantine Infusion
  • Pharmacological Stress, Thallium stress test
• Additional skills:

  • Drawing venous blood
  • Isolation precautions
  • Starting and maintaining IVs
  • Handling and disposal of radioactive materials
  • PET/CT operation

Certifications Required

• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
• State License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - preferably AHA or Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - preferably AHA or Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/ARP required
• National Tech Certification as applicable
• State License verification (primary source online)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for MedSurg, ER, Tele, ICU; must be updated annually)
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (update every 2 years)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Age Specific Competency Exam
• California Harassment Prevention Training (update every 2 years)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidates must bring copies of NIH Stroke Certification and Stroke Education Post Test and Evaluation to orientation
• Intro to Stroke class required for MedSurg, ER, Tele, and ICU RNs (4-hour free class at facility or accepted equivalent within last year)
• Passport-style photo for badge (color, recent, professional attire, no filters or selfies)
• Completion of Latex Allergy Questionnaire prior to start
• Pharmacology Study Guide review and exam on first day of orientation (80% required to pass, multiple attempts allowed)
• Completion of Net Learning Modules prior to start (facility will provide access)
• Stroke Education Packet Post Test and Evaluation must be completed prior to start and brought to orientation
• Automated Shortage Request Form must be signed prior to start
• EMR Confidentiality & HIPAA form with handwritten signature required for EPIC access
• Parking Registration Form must be completed prior to start
• Temporary Worker Education must be reviewed and completed prior to start
• HIPAA Privacy & Security Training Certificate required for EMR access (completion via quiz and printed certificate)

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, must state "cleared without restrictions" and include latex info
• Fit test within 1 year for PAPR or 3M N95 mask
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (or TD within 2 years)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot as applicable)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or vaccination as per birth year and facility policy
• Hepatitis B: Titer, declination, or vaccine series
• Varicella: Titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (Nov-April); mask required if declining
• COVID-19 Vaccine preferred but not required (optional as of Jan 2025)

Background Checks

• Standard 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, and sex offender registry
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be done annually

References

• Two professional references required for travel, allied, and per diem acute care roles
• One professional reference required for per diem non-acute care roles

Note: Return to Office (RTO) documentation must be submitted upfront.