Nuclear Med Tech

Nuclear Medicine Technologist – PET/CT | Mission Viejo, CA

This 13-week travel assignment places a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in an acute care setting in Mission Viejo, CA. Float between two nearby sister facilities is required; refusal to float may affect guaranteed hours.

Shift & Schedule

• 4x10-hour days | 07:00–17:30
• Variable start times as early as 07:00
• Rotating weekend shifts (typically 1 weekend/month, up to 3–4 over the 13-week contract)
• Evening and rotating weekend call (on-call hours: 17:30–07:00)
• Must be available to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Clinical Scope

The department handles a full range of nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging across all age groups — neonates through geriatrics. Daily volume averages 6–7 PET/CT studies and approximately 9 general nuclear medicine studies. Procedures include:

• Cardiac, bone, renal, and V/Q scans
• Parathyroid and whole-body imaging
• Pharmacological and exercise stress studies
• Attenuation correction CT
• Pediatric nuclear medicine (preferred experience)
• IV starts and radioactive material handling/disposal

Required Credentials

• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience
• BLS
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB, with valid California license (in hand at submission)
• CT Advanced Certification preferred
• PET experience highly preferred; first-timers accepted

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Complimentary
• Orientation: 16 hours
• All RTO must be submitted at time of application; post-offer requests may not be granted