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, as preferred by the clinical team.
• 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.
• Weekend shifts may exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs.
• Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification.

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid California Nuclear Medicine Technologist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification.

Facility & Work Environment

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

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security Card required for employment verification.
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start. Instant tests acceptable.
• 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 screenings required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• Photo for badge required prior to start.

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 must include at least the last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps.

Other Notes

• Local radius for this assignment is 50 miles.
• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities.
• Scheduling requests for time off due to outside employment will not be accommodated.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required but first-time travelers with less than 2 years of experience will be screened carefully.

This position offers a reduced non-billable orientation (0 hours vs. standard 40 hours), making it ideal for experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists with PET experience seeking a travel contract in California.