Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Specific job duties: TBD

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Recent experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within the last year

Required Documents and Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification)
• E-Verify attestation
• Background Check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Death Master Index
  • Counties, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3
  • Education Verification
  • Motor Vehicle Record (if Home Health)
  • International Background Search (if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification (3rd party) for all candidates
• State-specific searches as required (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search)
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years of employment
• Skills Checklist updated annually (if applicable)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit Mask test (annual), required for travel candidates; may be completed onsite if no valid record within 1 year
• Immunizations and/or documentation:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, with declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, with declination accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection prevention measures
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (does not require annual update)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for travel candidates; includes virtual questionnaire reviewed by healthcare professional

Facility and Regional Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Completion of Epic training modules as applicable (for certain hospital systems)
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement: Candidate may be required to float to other nearby facilities within reasonable distance

Additional Notes

• Background checks and verifications have specific timelines and renewal requirements.
• Some certifications and competencies depend on clinical track and unit assignment; verify with clinical leadership if unclear.
• Non-clinical or remote candidates may have reduced requirements for certifications and health documents.
• Candidates returning to the same region and position with less than a 90-day gap may have some requirements waived or extended.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Nuclear Medicine Tech travel contract position in California.