Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Day); Rotating call coverage: weekdays stand-by/call begins at the end of your shift (typically around 4:00 PM or immediately at shift end) and runs until 11:00 PM; Weekends & Holidays: stand-by/call 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM; weekend availability required (rotating call coverage including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 a full range of nuclear medicine procedures including SPECT and diagnostic imaging with precision and compassion
• Prepare, administer and monitor radiopharmaceuticals, including lymphoscintigraphy injections, following all safety protocols
• Operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment (SPECT, Philips systems) and manage images in PACS
• Start and maintain IVs and monitor patients during pharmacologic stress studies (adenosine, Persantine) and exercise/rest protocols
• Accurately document procedures and patient data in Epic to support excellent continuity of care
• Provide clear patient education and ensure comfort and safety throughout the imaging process
• Participate in rotational call and weekend coverage to support urgent imaging needs

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of nuclear medicine technologist experience (first-timers accepted under some conditions)
• Ability to perform lymphoscintigraphy studies and inject tracers (required)
• Comfort with ER and Adult ICU environments and performing EKGs as needed
• Proficiency with PACS and Epic charting preferred
• NMTCB certification preferred
• Active state licensure required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Weekend and holiday availability required; ability to participate in rotational call

Education

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program or Associate degree in Radiologic/Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Relevant certifications (ARRT required, NMTCB preferred) and state licensure as applicable

Knowledge & Skills

• Nuclear medicine procedures: SPECT, bone scans, thyroid studies, renal flow, myocardial imaging
• Special procedures: lymphoscintigraphy, gastric emptying, HIDA, ventilation/perfusion, Sestamibi parathyroid
• Pharmacologic stress protocols including adenosine and Persantine infusions and exercise/rest studies
• Image management in PACS and charting in Epic
• Starting and maintaining IVs, patient monitoring and safety
• Familiarity with Philips imaging equipment
• Strong patient communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including housing support and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on patient care, not paperwork
• Medical, dental & vision plan options to keep you and your family covered
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and access to continuing education
• A supportive, experienced team that values your skills and growth
• Access to modern imaging equipment and Epic charting for smooth workflows
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance life and work

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus is a dynamic Midwest hub with plenty to explore during days off: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries, restaurants and nightlife; visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium or Franklin Park Conservatory for family-friendly outings; catch a Buckeyes game or explore the Ohio State University campus; enjoy the interactive COSI science museum; take scenic walks along the Scioto Mile or head an hour southeast to Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls. The city also has a lively craft brewery and food scene for weekend adventures.

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