Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location

• Burlingame, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform routine and specialized computerized tomography procedures to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Work independently using sound judgment and clinical skills to ensure safe, precise, and timely procedures.
• Conduct competent patient assessments, monitor patients attentively, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and assist in orienting new staff to the department.

Shift Details

• Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• No on-call or weekend requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ARRT (N-Nuclear Medicine) or NMTCB certification
• California Venipuncture licensure

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including alias and county searches
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screenings
• Education verification of highest level achieved (not required if high school is highest)
• Sex offender search within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start or 2-step PPD testing
• Immunizations: Required documentation or proof of immunity for TDAP, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination during flu season
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person, by licensed provider)
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement only)
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; employment verification up to 7 years

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – AHA/AAP (Instructor or Advanced Provider Course)
• CCRN (Critical Care RN)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• IV Certification (Venipuncture certification required)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exams as applicable

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Vendor Training
  • Code of Conduct
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• TB Questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair and certain vaccine exemptions (Tdap, MMR, Varicella)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel contract position in California.