Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location

• Orange, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
• No weekends or holidays required
• Optional call shifts available (Monday-Friday 4:30 AM - 10:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM) with 60-minute response time, but not mandatory

Job Description

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures including PET scans
• Prior PET scan experience preferred but training available onsite
• Reduced orientation: 0 hours Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) compared to standard 40 hours
• Orientation shifts likely during first two weeks from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine
• No first-time travelers accepted; candidates must have at least 2 years of experience

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current California State license for Nuclear Medicine Tech (NMTCB or ARRT accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track (verify with credentialing)

Orientation and Training

• Orientation shifts scheduled 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, likely for first two weeks
• Onsite training available for PET scans if prior experience is lacking

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital with Magnet recognition
• 426 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (updated annually)

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable
• Photo for badge required prior to start (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Must comply with float policy (may be required to float to other nearby facilities within reasonable distance)
• Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered
• Local radius for assignment is 50 miles

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Certification by NMTCB
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification