PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mission Viejo, California
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Nuclear Medicine Tech Travel/Contract Job

Location: Mission Viejo, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Primarily working in PET imaging, with possible float to Nuclear Medicine as needed.
• Shift options: 4x10 hour days or 5x8 hour days, day shift (typical hours 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM).
• Call required post-shift and rotating weekends; travelers may be exempt from call depending on experience.
• Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered.
• Local radius for assignment is 50 miles.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California.
• Minimum 6 months (0.5 years) of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Certification by ARRT (N) or NMTCB.

Licensure & Certifications

• California state license for Nuclear Medicine Technologists required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Other certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required based on clinical track but not specified as mandatory here.

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with Magnet recognition.
• Total staffed beds: 426.
• Free parking available.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Scrub color for RNs: Royal Blue (for reference).

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must be open to floating to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance as per float policy.
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP vaccine 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.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Documentation & Verification

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years required.
• Education verification required.
• Background checks include SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, education verification, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Photo for badge required prior to start.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS required.

Notes

• Travelers may be required to take call and work some weekends; expectations discussed during interview.
• Scheduling flexibility is limited; all time-off requests must be submitted with application.
• First-time travelers with less than 2 years of experience will be carefully screened.

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel assignment in California.