Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Thousand Oaks, California
UCLA Campus Thousand Oaks Moody Primary & Specialty Care

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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

Job Summary

• Work at a primary and specialty care campus in Thousand Oaks, CA.
• Flexible day shift start times between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM, ending between 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM.
• No weekend shifts required.
• Float to sister facilities as needed.
• Scrubs color: Royal Blue.

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.
• Certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC) as applicable.
• Facility-specific competency exams required, including medication/pharmacology competency.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Negative TB test (QGold) within 1 year of start; chest X-ray if applicable.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccine dose or declination form per facility guidelines (vaccine must be administered on or after 9/12/2023).
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within 12 months of start (Aya requirement).
• Fit mask testing with approved mask models within 1 year of start (not required for non-clinical roles).

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of mandatory online training modules including:

  • HIPAA Privacy and Information Security Training
  • OSHA Annual Education Training
  • C-ICARE Training Module and Post Test
  • Code of Conduct Module and Post Test
  • Radiation Hazard Awareness Training
  • Safe Patient Handling Training (clinical or non-clinical as applicable)
• Review and sign facility-specific documents related to:

  • Elder Abuse Reporting
  • Child Abuse Reporting
  • Domestic Abuse Reporting
  • Confidentiality Agreement
• Submission of a recent, clear, color photo for badge issuance (if applicable).
• Completion of access request forms and other onboarding paperwork within 72 hours of signing.

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome.
• Shift is 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, totaling 40 hours weekly.
• Candidate must be prepared to float to other nearby facilities as needed.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and professionals considering this Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel contract opportunity in California.