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

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology

Required Qualifications

• Appropriate state license for Nuclear Medicine Tech in California
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (renewed every 2 years, if applicable)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (if applicable)
• State professional license copy (CPDH Certificate required for RTs in CA)
• NURSYS verification (for RNs, if applicable)

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Nuclear Medicine Tech role
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Drug screening: 10 panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests, no THC included)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory Safety Clearance for respirator use, medically cleared annually (travel only)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years

Training and Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Color Blind Testing (if specifically requested)
• Skills checklists updated annually (if applicable)
• Specialty and regional mandatory training modules via WorkRamp platform, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for travel and per diem staff
  • Regional core and specialty-specific modules
  • Trauma-informed care modules (effective for new and extended placements starting 12/22/2025)
• Epic access training modules (if applicable, especially for SoCal and certain regions)

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities
• State-specific background and registry checks required for Washington and Oregon placements (if applicable)
• Some certifications and requirements may be waived for non-clinical or remote workers
• All certifications must be current and verifiable through appropriate systems or documentation

This position requires compliance with extensive credentialing, background checks, immunizations, and training modules to meet state and facility standards. Candidates should be prepared for a thorough onboarding process and ongoing annual requirements.