Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Rancho Mirage, California
Eisenhower Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Rancho Mirage, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hours (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with every other weekend coverage
Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Job Description

Perform nuclear medicine procedures with a focus on nuclear cardiology. Work involves handling radioactive materials and requires hospital experience. EPIC system experience is mandatory.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California
• Minimum of 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Total of two years or more of relevant experience
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Phillips and Siemens imaging equipment
• Proficiency in specialized scans including:

  • Gastric Emptying
  • HIDA Scan
  • MUGA Scan
  • Bone Scan (3 Phase, Limited, Whole Body)
  • Brain Scan (Cerebral Blood Flow)
  • Liver/Spleen Scan (Liver Flow, Imaging, Hemangioma)
  • Lung Scan (Perfusion, Ventilation/Perfusion)
  • Renal Flow (Captopril, Flow/Function, Three Phase, With Lasix)
  • Shunt Studies (Abdominal, Ventricular)
  • Thyroid Studies (Cancer Survey, I-123 Uptake)
  • Tumor Localization (Limited, Whole Body)
  • SPECT (Bone, Brain, Liver, Renal, Sestamibi Parathyroid Scan)
  • Myocardial Stress Testing (Exercise/Rest, Pharmacological Stress)
• Skills in drawing venous blood, isolation precautions, starting and maintaining peripheral IVs, and handling radioactive materials safely

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, all counties/states lived/worked, national sex offender, and international searches if applicable)
• Diploma or transcripts from a relevant Nuclear Medicine Tech program required (official or unofficial acceptable)
• Primary source verification of professional license required
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good physical and mental health
• Fit testing for specific N95 masks required prior to start (no PAPR option; facial hair must be trimmed to pass)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (immunity, vaccination series, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually

Certifications and Training

• BLS (required)
• ACLS, PALS, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – may be required or preferred depending on unit
• Completion of facility-specific NetLearning modules prior to start (4-10 hours depending on position)
• Pass/fail EKG exam onsite during orientation (not required for techs)
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (including California-specific update)
• Medication and unit-specific competency exams required
• Commitment to Compliance, Confidentiality Agreement, Abuse Reporting, End of Life Option, and other facility-specific policy acknowledgements must be signed prior to start

Additional Facility Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation and knowledge review forms prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific forms such as TB Surveillance, Infection Prevention Acknowledgement, Hand Hygiene Policy, Social Media Policy, and others as applicable
• Radiation badge required; new candidates must obtain badge from facility (not provided by agency)
• Minimum of 2 positive professional references required
• Annual performance and internal evaluations required for candidates with more than 1 year with the agency
• Dated skills checklist required

Notes

• Candidates must be experienced travelers; no first-time travelers accepted
• Candidates must be able to work every other weekend
• All documentation must be official and meet facility standards; employee health or student health records are not accepted for immunizations or titers
• Failure to renew licenses or meet compliance requirements will result in assignment cancellation

This position is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with solid hospital experience, nuclear cardiology skills, and prior travel contract experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in California.