Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

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

Job Description

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures including PET scans (prior PET scan experience preferred but training available on site).
• Orientation shifts likely during first two weeks, scheduled 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• Regular schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM).
• No weekend or holiday shifts required.
• Optional call shifts available Monday to Friday (4:30 AM - 10:00 PM) and weekends (6:00 AM - 10:00 PM) with a 60-minute response time, but not mandatory.
• No first-time travelers accepted; candidates must have at least 2 years of experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Facility & Work Environment

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

Orientation & Training

• Reduced Non-Billable Orientation (0 hours vs. standard 40 hours).
• Orientation shifts typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM for approximately two weeks.
• Onsite training available for PET scans if prior experience is lacking.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be 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, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually.

Documentation & Verification

• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Education verification required.
• State-specific background and license verifications as applicable.
• Photo for badge with neutral background required prior to start.
• Completion of required annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS.
• Epic training modules must be completed within a week of orientation.

Additional Notes

• Local radius for assignment is 50 miles.
• Guaranteed hours: facility may call off once per two-week pay period.
• Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered.
• No weekend work required, but call shifts are optional.

This position is ideal for experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists seeking a travel contract in a reputable acute care hospital setting with a stable weekday schedule and opportunities for PET scan training.