Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Santa Monica, California
Providence Saint John's Health Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Technologist

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

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday with rotating call coverage

  • Weekday call: 4 PM - 11 PM
  • Weekend/Holiday call: 7 AM - 11 PM
  • Weekend availability is required
• Call Coverage: Rotational on weekends and holidays
• Shift: Regular daytime shift with call starting immediately after shift ends until 11 PM
• Ratios: 1:2
• Start Date: ASAP
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Floating: May be required to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Skills: Must be able to perform lymphoscintigraphy studies, including injection of tracer
• Licensing: Must have current state license; pending licenses are not accepted
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, as detailed above

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 266
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Available (fees apply)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS and ARRT required
• State professional license with CPDH certificate for RTs in California
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, NIH Stroke, CPI, IV Certification, and other certifications as applicable (verify per clinical track)

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Washington WSP/WATCH, OBRA Registry for CNAs)
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years

Health & Safety

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask testing required (annual update)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual update required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination

Competency & Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Skills checklists updated annually for applicable units
• Providence WorkRamp modules (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory) required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Epic training modules required for access to electronic health records

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Must comply with Providence Health and Services policies and procedures
• Must meet all facility-specific onboarding and compliance requirements
• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not mandatory

This position offers an opportunity to work in a beachside acute care hospital with a supportive team and a structured call schedule. Candidates must be prepared for weekend availability and rotational call duties.