Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Torrance, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Torrance, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 5 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; default to highest if conflicting (not specified here, so assume standard for specialty)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Must be AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certified
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certified
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Must be AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certified
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Chemotherapy Certification: Verify if required based on clinical track
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM): Verify if required; AWHONN or NCC-EFM accepted
• State License: Must have a valid professional license; CPDH certificate required for RTs in CA
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RNs
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other): Verify if required
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Verify if required
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required every 2 years if applicable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Verify if required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug testing: 10 panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, annually updated
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, annually updated (not required for sterile processing techs)

Competency and Skills

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

References and Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format
• Clarification required for any employment gaps or overlaps

Facility and System Specific Requirements

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules by profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, leadership roles, etc.
  • Annual regulatory requirements modules
• Epic access training modules required for SoCal and other specified regions
• Photo for badge with neutral background may be required
• Float policy acknowledgment may be required (travelers may be floated to other Providence facilities)

State Specific Requirements (California)

• Compliance with California state licensing and certification requirements
• CPDH certificate required for Respiratory Therapists working in California

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 5-week assignment in Torrance, CA
• All certifications and background checks must be current and compliant with Providence Health and Services standards
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role

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