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

Job Opportunity: Sr. Nuclear Medicine / PET CT Scan Technologist

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

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Nuclear Medicine / PET-CT Technology
• Dual license in Nuclear Medicine and CT and/or X-ray is critical
• Perform PET/CT and CT diagnostic imaging with contrast

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred in Nuclear Medicine / PET-CT Technology
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Work Schedule

• Dayshift, Monday through Friday
• No call or weekend shifts
• Floating required within scope to support multiple sites (Westwood, Santa Monica, Encino, Santa Clarita) as needed

Job Description

• Utilize radioactive materials and X-rays for diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic treatment
• Work under direction of licensed authorized user or license designee
• Provide diagnostic evaluation and therapeutics for all ages through safe and effective use of radionuclides
• Support multiple facilities as requested by chief technologist

Licensure & Certifications

• Current and valid Nuclear Medicine and CT and/or X-ray licenses (dual license preferred)
• State License: Physical copy of CDPH RHB Diagnostic Radiologic Technology and Fluoroscopy permits required
• Tech Certification Verification: Must be current within 30 days prior to start

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID
• Background checks including Social Security Trace, National Criminal History (7 years), Sex Offender Search, FACIS level 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (all within 30 days of start)
• Education Verification: Diploma or official transcripts required
• Facility-specific onboarding documents including confidentiality agreements, abuse reporting, HIPAA training, annual education modules, and online training modules
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test (QGold) within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declination accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titers or vaccination proof required)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or signed declination
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (vaccine must be after 9/12/2023)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (Aya requirement)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 required, supervisor level or above, one within the last year
• Employment application covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Work history verification for last 5 years
• Skills checklist and competency exams as required by facility

Notes

• Scrubs color: Royal Blue
• Floating to sister facilities as needed
• Onsite fit testing available for mask fit failures under strict guidelines
• Multiple facility-specific policies and training modules must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with dual licensure in Nuclear Medicine and CT/X-ray, who is flexible to float between multiple locations and meet strict compliance and credentialing requirements.