Location: Waimea, HI

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 02-09-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift (specific hours not provided), no weekends, holidays, or on-call

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Prepare patients for nuclear medicine studies with professionalism and empathy
• Perform high-quality diagnostic nuclear medicine scans following established protocols
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment such as dose calibrators, gamma cameras, survey meters, well counters, and thyroid uptake probes
• Ensure radiation safety and proper radiopharmaceutical administration at all times
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper PPE practices including lead protection
• Communicate findings and collaborate effectively with radiologists and physicians
• Participate in teaching and instructional activities to support colleagues and learners
• Document procedures and maintain accurate patient and equipment records

Qualifications

• Current Hawaii license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (required)
• Current BLS/HCP certification (required)
• One (1) year of nuclear medicine experience preferred (new graduates considered)
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear medicine physics, radiopharmaceutical administration, and radiation safety protocols
• Strong critical thinking and clear communication skills with clinical teams
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks including standing, lifting up to 30 lbs, and push/pull up to 50 lbs

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with dose calibrators, gamma cameras, survey meters, well counters, and thyroid uptake probes
• Experience with radiopharmaceutical handling and administration
• Solid understanding of radiation safety principles and PPE use
• Equipment operation and basic troubleshooting skills
• Patient preparation and compassionate care across the lifespan
• Effective communication with radiologists, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Comfort using computers and standard department software
• Ability to teach and mentor students or peers

Benefits

• A supportive, close-knit team that truly values your skills and growth
• Work-life friendly schedule: weekdays only so evenings and weekends are yours
• Opportunities for professional development and hands-on learning in an independent practice setting
• Access to system-wide resources as an affiliate of The Queen's Health Systems
• Licensure and certification support and encouragement
• A stable, permanent role in a community-focused rural hospital
• Meaningful work serving the Big Island community with a team that cares
• Hands-on experience with a variety of nuclear medicine equipment for skill-building

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