Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Rancho Mirage, California
Eisenhower Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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

Job Details

• Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Unit Notes:

  • No first-time travelers accepted
  • 4 years of experience required
  • EPIC experience preferred
  • Experience with adults, clinics, and nuclear cardiology required
  • Hospital experience required
  • Procedures include MUGA scans, PYP scans, and exercise/pharmacological (Lexiscan) stress studies

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California
• Minimum 4 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current CNMT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience in a clinic setting
• Experience performing MUGA scans
• Experience performing PYP scans
• Experience performing exercise/pharmacological stress studies

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check (7-year search) required within 30 days of start
• Diploma or transcripts from a relevant Nuclear Medicine Tech program required (official or unofficial acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, documenting good physical and mental health
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Fit testing for specific N95 masks required prior to start (onsite testing not available)
• Immunization and lab evidence required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (immunity or vaccination evidence)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (no declinations allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if positive)
• Radiation badge required (must be supplied by the facility, not provided by agency)

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS, PALS, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, and other certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit (verify with recruiter)
• Medication and unit-specific competency exams required
• Harassment prevention training certificate required
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance documents must be signed prior to start
• Completion of NetLearning modules prior to start (time compensated)
• Onsite pass/fail EKG exam required for some units (not required for techs)

Additional Notes

• Minimum of 2 positive professional references required
• Annual performance and internal evaluations required if previously employed with the agency for over 1 year
• Skills checklist and other competency documentation required
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies including confidentiality, abuse reporting, infection prevention, hand hygiene, social media, and tobacco-free policies

This position is ideal for experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists with strong hospital and nuclear cardiology experience, who are comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment and meeting rigorous compliance standards.