Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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

Job Description

• Monday to Friday schedule
• Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist (no CT certification needed)
• Work involves research PET scans using various investigational ligands
• Limited availability of isotope on certain days/times
• Request Time Off (RTO) must be submitted with submittal; no RTO allowed during the first two weeks of assignment
• Once RTO is submitted, changes are only allowed to cancel time requested
• Confirm all needed time off for the full 13-week contract before submitting RTO

Required Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience as a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist (default to standard industry expectations)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• State License: Hard copy required for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit description (check specifics upon assignment)
• Signed HIPAA acknowledgment required
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for RNs (if applicable)
• Additional certifications such as PALS, NRP, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on specialty/unit

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal Background Check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification required (proof of graduation from accredited program)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year, updated annually
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit Mask Testing (N95) within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Hepatitis B series or declination required (titer not accepted)
  • Hepatitis C titer strongly preferred; declination accepted with reason
  • Flu vaccine required by December 5 (declination accepted with masking requirements)
  • COVID-19 vaccine documentation for current season or declination with masking requirements
  • Other immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)

Facility & Orientation Information

• Scrub color requirements: Nuclear Med Techs may wear any color scrubs (must be purchased beforehand)
• Orientation modules completed onsite for travel staff
• First Day Instructions provided prior to start
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required before or at start
• Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens exam required with 80% passing score
• Medication and competency exams may be required depending on role

References & Work History

• Two references within 1 year of start in current specialty required, from leadership roles (e.g., Department Manager, Supervisor)
• Verification of employment for past 3 years required
• Annual performance evaluation required if working with the agency for 1 year or more

Additional Notes

• No RTO allowed during first two weeks of assignment
• RTO changes only allowed to cancel previously approved time off
• Candidates must confirm all time off needs before submitting RTO for the full 13-week contract
• Masking policies apply based on vaccination status during flu season
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required for RNs/CNAs in ER and Behavioral Health if applicable

This position is ideal for licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologists interested in a 13-week travel contract in California with a reputable healthcare system, involving research PET scan procedures and requiring compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.