Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist – PET/CT | 13-Week Assignment in Mission Viejo, California

Join a California travel healthcare team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist performing nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging in Mission Viejo, CA.

Bring your nuclear medicine expertise to a collaborative acute-care imaging team in Mission Viejo, California. This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to support a diverse patient population while performing advanced nuclear medicine and PET/CT studies in a well-equipped department. Mission Viejo is a scenic Orange County community known for its parks, trails, sunny Southern California setting, and convenient access to coastal attractions.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280-$2,450
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• End Date: February 2, 2027
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week; 10-hour day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Work Setting: Acute-care hospital nuclear medicine and PET/CT department
• Department: Three nuclear medicine rooms and one PET/CT room
• Schedule Considerations: Rotating weekend shifts, occasional overtime, and weekday or weekend call may be required based on department needs. Assigned call typically runs from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Floating: May float between nuclear medicine and PET/CT services, as well as a nearby affiliated location
• Holiday Availability: Must be available to work 3 of 5 major holidays during the assignment
• Technology: Epic charting; Siemens Symbia SPECT/CT, Siemens Symbia, and Siemens Biograph Horizon PET/CT equipment

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of nuclear medicine technologist experience required; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Current ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification, along with required California licensure or authorization
• Current BLS certification
• PET/CT experience strongly preferred
• CT experience, including attenuation correction, preferred
• Siemens equipment experience preferred; please identify specific Siemens systems used
• Epic experience preferred
• Experience caring for patients across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations is beneficial
• Ability to float between related imaging services and work rotating weekends as scheduled
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of recent experience may be required during the compliance process

Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures safely and accurately
• Complete general nuclear medicine studies such as cardiac, bone, renal, ventilation/perfusion, parathyroid, liver, whole-body, and oncology imaging
• Support PET/CT services, including attenuation correction and related imaging workflows
• Prepare, handle, administer, store, and dispose of radioactive materials in accordance with radiation safety standards
• Start and maintain IVs, draw venous blood when indicated, and administer medications or pharmaceuticals according to protocol
• Perform pharmacologic and exercise stress procedures, including protocols involving adenosine, Persantine, and other cardiac imaging agents
• Operate and troubleshoot nuclear medicine and PET/CT equipment while maintaining high standards for image quality and patient safety
• Provide compassionate care, clear instructions, and appropriate support to patients throughout each examination
• Document procedures and patient information accurately in Epic
• Follow isolation precautions, PPE requirements, department protocols, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with the imaging team and support services while maintaining flexibility to work across nuclear medicine and PET/CT areas

Apply now for this Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel assignment in Mission Viejo, California, and bring your imaging expertise to a supportive acute-care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.