Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mission Viejo, California
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

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

Job Summary

• Position: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) / PET Tech
• Shift Options: 4x10-hour shifts or 5x8-hour shifts (day shift, typically 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM)
• Variable start times between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Call required post-shift and rotating weekends; call expectations may vary based on experience
• Weekend shifts may exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs
• Scheduling requests due at time of submission; outside employment scheduling requests will not be considered
• Local radius for assignment: 50 miles

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital with Magnet Recognition
• Total staffed beds: 426
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification
• BLS certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background Check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education Verification (3rd party verification required)
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years of employment
• Work History Verification if reference exceptions are requested
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer or signed declination
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit Mask Testing required for travel candidates, updated annually (not required for Medical Lab Scientists or Sterile Processing Techs)

Training & Competency Requirements

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty
• Epic training modules required; candidates must claim Epic account and complete assigned modules promptly

Additional Notes

• Float Policy: Acknowledgement required; traveler may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Scheduling requests related to outside employment will not be accommodated
• Candidates must submit all required documentation and certifications prior to start
• Background checks and other compliance documents must be current and meet facility standards

Summary

This is a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist position in an acute care hospital setting in California, requiring at least 1 year of experience in nuclear medicine, with a preference for PET experience. Candidates must hold ARRT or NMTCB certification with a California license and BLS certification. The role involves day shifts with variable start times, call responsibilities, and rotating weekends. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and training requirements is mandatory. Experience with Epic and Siemens systems is highly preferred.