Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Costa Mesa, California
UC Irvine Health Pacific Medical Plaza

Job Summary: Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Radiology / Cardiology)

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

Work Schedule

• 5x8 day shifts, variable days Monday-Saturday
• Variable start time between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Radiology / Cardiology)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) certification
• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
• NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification
• State licensure as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist (no CT certification needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• ARRT (Radiography) certification
• PET (Positron Emission Tomography) experience

Job Details

• Work involves research PET scans using investigational ligands with limited isotope availability on certain days/times
• Request Time Off (RTO) must be submitted with the initial application; no RTO allowed during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Once RTO is submitted, changes are only allowed to cancel time off
• Contract length is fixed at 13 weeks

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM certifications may be required depending on unit (check unit-specific requirements)
• Signed HIPAA acknowledgment required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams may be required
• Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens exam with minimum 80% passing score required
• State professional license hard copy required on site
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within last 24 months may be required for some roles

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year, updated annually (includes Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP)
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year, renewed annually
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Hepatitis C titer preferred (declination accepted with reason)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap or Pertussis titer if unable to obtain vaccine
• Seasonal flu vaccination required by December 5 (declination accepted with masking requirements)
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation for current season or facility-specific declination with masking requirements

Documentation & Compliance

• Two professional references within 1 year from leadership in specialty required
• Verification of employment for past 3 years required
• Background check within 1 year, including criminal, statewide, nationwide, sex offender, SS trace, and federal searches
• Education verification and proof of graduation from accredited program required
• Signed confidentiality agreement and facility-specific job description required prior to start
• Orientation and safety modules completed onsite
• Scrub color: Any color for Nuclear Medicine Technologists (must be purchased by employee)
• Badge and identification requirements as per facility policy

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• No CT certification needed for this Nuclear Medicine Technologist role
• Research PET scans may require flexibility due to isotope availability
• RTO policies are strict during the first two weeks of the contract

This position is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with at least 1 year of experience, appropriate certifications, and state licensure, seeking a 13-week travel assignment in California with a reputable healthcare system.