Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Radiology/Cardiology
Los Alamitos, California
UC Irvine Health Los Alamitos

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Los Alamitos, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 5x8 Day shift, Monday-Friday
• Weekend call required

Required Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (Nuclear Medicine Technologist) Certification
• State License
• Cerner Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) Certification

Time Off (RTO) Policy

• RTO (Request Time Off) must be submitted with the application.
• No RTO allowed during the first two weeks of the assignment.
• Once RTO is submitted, it cannot be changed except to cancel time off.
• Confirm all needed time off for the full 13-week contract before submitting.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM as applicable by specialty/unit
• Tech certifications required based on role (e.g., CRCST or CST for Sterile Processing Techs, CRT for Interventional Radiology Techs)
• Signed HIPAA acknowledgment required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs
• Unit-specific competency exams (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG for Telemetry RNs)
• Pass/fail testing for medication calculation and arrhythmia recognition (for applicable nursing roles)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required for ER and Behavioral Health RNs/CNAs

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year, updated annually, including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, SS trace, and federal searches
• Education verification required for Sterile Processing Techs and other specified roles
• Proof of education (transcript/diploma) required if no certification is held
• Fingerprinting (Livescan) required for certain cash-handling positions
• Verification of state license and professional certifications
• References: 2 references within 1 year from leadership or supervisors in the specialty
• Employment application and work history verification for the past 3 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year, renewed annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • TB (negative PPD, TSpot, or chest X-ray)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Hepatitis C titer preferred; declination accepted with reason
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap or Pertussis titer if unable to obtain vaccine
• Seasonal flu vaccination required by December 5 (declinations accepted with masking requirements)
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation for current season or declination with masking requirements

Facility-Specific Information

• Scrub colors required by role (e.g., Navy Blue for RNs/LVNs, Charcoal Grey for CNA/MA)
• Orientation modules and safety manual acknowledgments completed onsite
• Various facility-specific packets and acknowledgments required prior to or during orientation (e.g., confidentiality agreement, sexual violence and harassment policy, infection control exam)
• Badge and access requirements including flu and COVID vaccination documentation submission for badge tags
• Some training and competency validations completed onsite after start

Additional Notes

• Modules and orientation packets vary by role and are mandatory
• Some certifications and exams are only required for per diem or travel staff depending on the role
• Masking policies apply based on vaccination status during flu season
• Facility requires strict adherence to background checks and immunization policies to maintain assignment eligibility

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals in Radiology or Cardiology with the required certifications and experience, seeking a 13-week travel contract in California with a reputable health system.