Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology/Cardiology
Burbank, California
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Burbank, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech with experience in Radiology/Cardiology. The position requires floating between the outpatient center and hospital units. First-time travelers are accepted, and local candidates are welcome.

Requirements

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital setting.
• Total staffed beds: 392.
• Charting system: Mediteach.
• Free parking available.
• Scrub color: Any.

On-Call & Scheduling

• No on-call required.
• Floating between outpatient center and hospital units.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Must include SSN trace, death master index, nationwide and county checks, sex offender registry, education verification, and motor vehicle record if applicable.
• Background checks must be updated annually.
• Specific state and facility searches may be required depending on assignment location.

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel assignments.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination forms accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • TB test (IGRA/TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination

Drug Testing

• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Negative results required.

References & Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years.

Training & Competency

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required as applicable by specialty.
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit-by-unit basis.
• Specialty-specific and regional training modules must be completed annually via the employer’s LMS platform.
• Epic system training modules may be required depending on location.

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required.
• Passport-style badge photo required.
• Various state-specific and facility-specific compliance documents may be required depending on assignment location.
• Physical and health document requirements vary for clinical vs. non-clinical and remote vs. onsite roles.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment with a supportive team and flexible scheduling.