PET Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mission Viejo, California
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

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

Job Description

• Primarily working in PET (Positron Emission Tomography) with possible float to Nuclear Medicine as needed.
• Variable start times between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
• Shift options: 4x10-hour shifts or 5x8-hour shifts, day shift (8:00 AM to 6:30 PM).
• Call required post-shift and rotating weekends; travelers may be exempt from call depending on experience but must be open to it.
• Experience with EPIC and Siemens systems is highly preferred.
• Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered.
• Local radius for assignment is 50 miles.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California.
• Minimum of 6 months (0.5 years) of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, with experience within the last year.
• ARRT (N) certification.
• NMTCB certification.
• BLS certification.

Facility Highlights

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

Orientation

• No non-billable orientation hours required (0 hours vs. standard 40 hours).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• E-Verify attestation required.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • 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 with acceptable alternatives.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination accepted.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually.

Certifications (Must be current and valid)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification with California license.
• Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track but not specified for this role.

Experience & References

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to float to Nuclear Medicine if needed.
• Scheduling requests related to outside employment will not be accommodated.
• Weekends may exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs.
• All requests for time off must be submitted at the time of application.

This position offers a reduced orientation period and flexible shift options in a Magnet-recognized acute care hospital setting, ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with PET experience seeking travel assignments in California.