Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job

Travel contract position in Los Angeles, California for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Assignment starts 09/14/2026, lasts 13 weeks, and requires 40 hours per week on a day shift in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine imaging studies per physician orders, including patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical administration, image acquisition, processing, and quality control.
• Operate gamma cameras and SPECT/CT equipment to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.
• Maintain strict radiation safety practices, monitor patient exposure, and document doses and procedures in the patient record.
• Prepare and handle radiopharmaceuticals following established protocols; manage supply levels and maintain equipment safety checks.
• Document procedures and results in the Cerner EMR; communicate findings to the interpreting physician and care team.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and IV teams to ensure smooth patient flow and safe, effective imaging workflows; participate in unit-wide coverage and safety initiatives.
• Provide on-call weekend coverage as required by the unit schedule.

Requirements

• Licensure and certification as defined by the assigned job notes.
• Current competencies in performing standard nuclear medicine imaging studies.
• Ability to handle radiopharmaceuticals safely and in accordance with protocol.
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR for documentation and orders.
• Ability to work a day shift with weekend on-call coverage.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; patient-centered approach and attention to radiation safety.

Benefits

• In-house IV team support to assist with venous access for procedures.
• Lift teams available within the department to aid with patient handling.
• House transport team for patient movement and workflow coordination.
• 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities.
• Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the engagement.

Pay

$3,505–$3,658 per week.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week.
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts.
• On-call weekend coverage required.