Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Tarzana, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Med Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Tarzana, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Facility Type: Outpatient Facility

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Nuclear Med Tech)
• Start Date: January 12, 2026
• Certifications Required:

  • CNMT, NMTCB, or ARRT
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Additional Certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPI, Fire Card, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, Chemotherapy, EFM (if applicable)
• Licensing:

  • Must have a valid state license in hand within 4 weeks of submitting to the position
  • CPDH Certificate required for all RTs working in California
• Experience:

  • New graduates accepted (no minimum years of experience required)
  • First-time travelers accepted
• Work Schedule:

  • No weekend requirement
  • No on-call requirement
  • No floating between units required
• Caseload: Pending

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any color allowed
• Locals accepted
• Pending state license accepted with conditions

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 45 days of start date
  • Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and County checks, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and International Background Search (if applicable)
  • Background checks must be updated annually
• State-Specific Checks:

  • Washington and Oregon have specific background and registry requirements if applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
  • Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel starts after 2/5/2024, updated annually
  • Immunizations and titers required: TDAP, TB test or chest X-ray, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination (or declination), COVID vaccine or declination
  • Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
  • Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• References:

  • Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• Employment Application:

  • Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Skills Checklists:

  • Required annually for applicable units

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing (if required by unit)
• Specialty-specific competency exams (e.g., Medication Aide exam for CNAs in LTC Oregon facilities)
• Epic training modules completion required (for applicable roles)
• Providence WorkRamp Modules:

  • Core regulatory and specialty-specific modules required annually
  • Modules assigned based on region, specialty, and facility
  • Includes trauma-informed care, specialty-specific, and regional core modules

Additional Notes

• Fire Card certification is required; candidates may have up to 30 days post-start to complete if prior attempts were unsuccessful
• Float policy acknowledgment may be required for some Providence facilities (not applicable here as no floating required)
• Pending state licenses accepted only if license is obtained within 4 weeks of submission
• New graduates and first-time travelers are welcome to apply

This position is ideal for Nuclear Med Techs who are new graduates or those looking for their first travel assignment in an outpatient setting with no weekend or on-call requirements. The role requires standard certifications and compliance with Providence Health and Services documentation and training protocols.