Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day); rotating on-call after 4:30 PM weekdays, rotating weekends and holidays

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine studies including SPECT, cardiac imaging, bone scans, gastric emptying and bleed studies with accuracy and compassion
• Operate and optimize GE imaging equipment to acquire high-quality diagnostic images
• Manage patient preparation, positioning and safety while following radiation safety protocols
• Use Radnet and Merge Unity PACS to archive, retrieve and share images with the radiology team
• Collaborate with radiologists and the allied health team to ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Document procedures and patient data in Cerner with attention to detail and regulatory compliance
• Float to nearby Mercy Downtown as needed (approximately 6.5 miles) to support department workflow
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage, responding professionally to after-hours and weekend needs

Qualifications

• California Nuclear Medicine Technologist License (CA NMTL) required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years' nuclear medicine technologist experience
• Proven experience with SPECT and cardiac/radionuclide imaging studies
• Comfortable using PACS systems (Radnet & Merge Unity) and Cerner charting
• Ability to float to nearby facilities and participate in rotating on-call coverage
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative radiology team

Education

• California NMT license (CA NMTL) and completion of an accredited nuclear medicine technologist program
• BLS certification
• High school diploma or GED minimum; additional technologist training preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in nuclear medicine procedures: SPECT, cardiac imaging, bone scans, gastric emptying
• Proficiency with PACS (Radnet & Merge Unity) and Cerner electronic charting
• Hands-on experience operating GE imaging equipment
• Solid understanding of radiation safety, patient positioning and image quality principles
• Ability to manage 5-10 scans per day while maintaining excellent patient care
• Good clinical judgment, time management and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Generous referral bonus program — share the love, bring great teammates
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
• Comfortable work environment with teal scrubs and an engaged radiology team

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Explore Bakersfield’s local flavor during your assignment: visit the Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace for live country music and great food, stroll the Kern County Museum to learn regional history, check out the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, or enjoy outdoor time at Hart Park and the Kern River areas. If you crave a weekend getaway, Sequoia National Forest and the Sierra foothills are within driving distance for hiking, scenic views and fresh air.

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