What's your point?
They can run a background check during the application process.
They're going to end up asking you if they're going to extend an offer otherwise.
That was just a few years ago that "can't ask" law was passed.
Also, the rules are different for organizations that except Medicare and Medicaid payments in regards to what an employer can request during the application process.
My point is no, an arrest without conviction won’t kill your career in CA.
Legally employers can’t ask about arrests without convictions, including on the application itself.
In CA an employer cannot perform a background check before the conditional offer stage.
In California background checks can’t report arrests without convictions.
Do no, there is not likely a scenario where an arrest without conviction will kill your career. That said, I understand these laws might be different for health care and I’d appreciate if you could educate me on the specifics.