Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist
Los Angeles, California
UCLA Health Nuclear Medicine

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Job Description

• Perform Nuclear Medicine PET/CT and CT diagnostic imaging with contrast.
• Dual license in Nuclear Medicine and CT and/or X-ray is critical.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, no call or weekends. Start times vary between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
• Floating within scope to support multiple sites as needed (including Westwood, Santa Monica, Encino, Santa Clarita).
• Scrubs color: Royal Blue.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Specialty Information

• Nuclear Medicine/PET-CT Technology involves the use of radioactive materials and X-rays for diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic treatment.
• The technologist works under the direction of a licensed authorized user or license designee.
• Must be skilled in safe and effective use of radionuclides for all ages.

Work Environment

• Support multiple sites as needed.
• No weekend or on-call shifts.
• Floating to sister facilities may be required based on business needs.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine Tech with dual licensure in Nuclear Medicine and CT/X-ray, requiring at least 1 year of experience. The role involves performing PET/CT and CT imaging with contrast, supporting multiple sites, and working a Monday-Friday day shift with varied start times. BLS certification and comprehensive background and health documentation are required prior to start.