Radiology/Cardiology Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mission Viejo, California
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Job Summary: Radiology / Cardiology Position in Mission Viejo, California

Employment Type: Per Diem
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification and California license
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Skills and Procedures

• Hospital setting experience
• PET Scan (including 3 Phase, Limited, Whole Body)
• Brain Scan, Cerebral Blood Flow
• Liver Flow, Liver Imaging, Liver Scan-Hemangioma
• Lung Scan, DTPA Aerosol
• Perfusion and Ventilation/Perfusion scans
• Renal Flow, Captopril, Flow/Function, Renal/Perfusion, Three Phase with Lasix
• Cancer Survey, I-123 Uptake Scan, Uptake Scan
• Tumor Localization (Limited, Whole Body)
• SPECT (Single-Photon Emission CT) for Bone, Brain, Liver, Renal
• Sestamibi Parathyroid Scan
• Myocardial scans including Adenosine infusion, Exercise/Rest (Multiple and Single), Persantine Infusion, Pharmacological Stress
• ER / Contrast / Phlebotomy skills

Orientation

• No orientation provided; candidates must be comfortable working at any assigned facility without prior training.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI certification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Pediatric Society
• State License: California professional license required (CPDH certificate for Respiratory Therapists)
• Tech Certification Verification: As applicable per Allied Licensure Report
• Other Certifications: May include NIH Stroke Certification, CPI/MAB (preferred for Psych/Behavioral Health RNs), IV Certification (if applicable)

Note: Chemotherapy certification is not required for Per Diem positions.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (not required for Per Diem after 5/20/24)
• Respirator safety clearance required for travel candidates (not required for Per Diem)

Documentation and Training

• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in relevant specialty (6 months for CNAs)
• Skills checklists as applicable, updated annually
• Completion of Providence Health and Services Core and Specialty WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core Modules (~6.5 hours)
  • Specialty-specific modules based on profession and region
  • Epic training modules (Per Diem candidates must complete Epic modules after access is granted)
• Badge photo (passport style with neutral background) required for badge issuance
• Float policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to other Providence facilities)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable working at multiple facilities without orientation.
• Providence does not approve background check hits for Per Diem candidates except for certain Allied professions.
• License hits for Per Diem RNs and LVNs are automatic cancellations.
• Some state-specific background checks and attestations apply, especially for Washington and Oregon placements.
• Radiation badges are issued by the facility as needed.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with radiology or cardiology specialty experience who are flexible, self-directed, and meet the comprehensive certification and compliance requirements outlined above.