Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Long Beach, California
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Long Beach, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5x8 hour shifts, AM 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Additional Hours: Weekend and daily on-call hours after 5 PM
• Call: Required
• Patient Age Group: Adults
• Unit Accepts: First-time travelers

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable
• ARRT N (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Nuclear Medicine)
• NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Nuclear Medicine
• No prior travel experience required

Skills & Procedures

• Siemens equipment
• Gastric Emptying studies
• HIDA Scan
• MUGA Scan
• PET Scan
• 3 Phase Bone Scan
• Limited and Whole Body scans
• Liver Scan for Hemangioma

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Standard background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually
• TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (declination allowed)
• Negative TB test (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-Step PPD) within 1 year, updated annually
• TB questionnaire annually
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed for low/equivocal titer)
  • Varicella (declination allowed for low/equivocal titer)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (excluding marijuana panel due to CA state law)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required November 1 - April 30 (declination allowed)
• COVID vaccination record preferred

Competency & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by profession)
• Color Blind Testing (annual)
• Competency Exam (within 2 years of start)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for RNs in specific units; may not apply here)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for RNs in cardiac monitoring units (not required for Per Diem)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review of policies including Drug and Alcohol Free, Hand Hygiene, Dress and Appearance
• Completion of EPIC Education Modules prior to or at start (approx. 8 hours)
• Completion of YouLearn Modules assigned by facility
• HIPAA Education Module completion required before EPIC modules
• Clear headshot photo required for badge (except Long Beach location)

Additional Notes

• Candidates within 50 miles considered local (local candidates accepted at a different pay rate)
• Two professional references required
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Annual internal evaluation required if employed for 1 year or more

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established healthcare system with a focus on adult nuclear medicine imaging and cardiology procedures. First-time travel technologists are welcome to apply.