Location: Santa Monica, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day 5x8 (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM); Rotating call coverage: weekdays stand-by/on-call from end of shift typically 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM, weekends and holidays stand-by/on-call 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM; Day/rotating with required weekend availability

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures including SPECT, bone scans, myocardial imaging and a full range of organ studies
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and conduct lymphoscintigraphy studies, including performing the injection of tracer safely and confidently
• Start and maintain IVs and execute pharmacological stress testing (Adenosine, Persantine) and exercise/rest stress tests as indicated
• Operate and manage imaging systems and PACS workflow, ensuring high-quality images and accurate documentation in Epic
• Provide excellent patient care to adults and geriatrics, including preparation, monitoring during procedures, and post-procedure instructions
• Respond to on-call requests promptly during weekday evenings and weekend/holiday coverage, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for timely imaging
• Maintain compliance with safety protocols, infection control, and facility-specific guidelines

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of nuclear medicine technologist experience (first-time travelers accepted)
• Demonstrated ability to perform lymphoscintigraphy including tracer injection
• Comfortable starting and maintaining IVs and performing EKGs
• Experience with PACS and Epic charting
• Community hospital experience preferred; ability to work ER and Adult ICU settings
• Weekend and holiday availability required; ability to participate in rotational call

Education

• Not specified in posting

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with SPECT imaging and bone scan protocols
• Experience with myocardial imaging and pharmacological stress testing (Adenosine, Persantine)
• Familiarity with thyroid, renal, liver, HIDA, ventilation/perfusion and other nuclear studies
• Skilled in DTPA aerosol, sestamibi parathyroid, captopril and lasix-assisted renal studies
• Comfortable using Phillips imaging equipment and PACS systems
• Strong patient communication, safety awareness, and ability to work in fast-paced hospital settings

Benefits

• Generous travel contract perks including housing support and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
• Competitive pay and straightforward billing arrangements
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Medical, dental and vision support options available through the travel program
• Paid time off so you can recharge between great shifts
• 401(k) guidance and retirement planning resources for travelers
• Referral bonuses when you bring talented colleagues on board
• A collaborative, beachside team that values work-life balance and your professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Monica, CA

Work beachside in Santa Monica with easy access to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade shopping and dining, and scenic Palisades Park. Enjoy nearby Venice Beach and eclectic boardwalk culture, hike the trails of the Santa Monica Mountains for panoramic ocean views, or take short trips to Malibu and the Getty Center. Plenty of cafes, farmer markets, and sunset spots make weekends memorable. Close to Los Angeles attractions, nightlife and cultural venues for when you want to explore beyond the shore.

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