Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days/week, 8 hours/day)
Start Date: ASAP (target 3/23)

Job Description

Seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech to provide specialized imaging services. This is a travel contract position with a standard weekday day shift schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Recent Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year.

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required for Nuclear Medicine Techs.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Required for Interventional Radiology and SICU, not specifically for Nuclear Medicine Techs.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required if applicable.
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required for RNs and LVNs; verify if applicable.
• Competency Exams – Unit-specific competency exams may be required.
• State License – Hard copy required for Nuclear Medical Techs.
• Certification Verification – Must have original certifications on hand while working.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement – Signed HIPAA acknowledgment required.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Required for RNs/CNAs in ER and Behavioral Health only, not Nuclear Medicine Techs.

Background & Health Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year, including statewide and nationwide searches.
• Education verification or proof of graduation from an accredited program.
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test (PPD, TSpot, or QGold) within 1 year.
  • Hepatitis B series or declination.
  • Hepatitis C titer strongly preferred; declination accepted with reason.
  • Flu vaccine required annually by December 5th or signed declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccine documentation or signed declination; masking policies apply.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination as per facility policy.
• N95 mask fit testing within 1 year, renewed annually; PAPR documentation accepted if fit test failed.

Documentation & Compliance

• Two professional references within 1 year from leadership in the specialty.
• Verification of employment for the past 3 years.
• Signed confidentiality agreement and facility-specific job description prior to start.
• Completion of required orientation modules and competency exams.
• Signed acknowledgment of workplace violence prevention and other facility policies.

Additional Information

• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures.
• All certifications and licenses must be current and verifiable.
• Candidates will receive detailed first-day instructions prior to start.
• Some training and documentation may be completed onsite after start.

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with a 13-week contract length, ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists seeking travel assignments in California.