Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: Merced, CA
Start Date: 12-07-2025
End Date: 03-08-2026
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day); Alternate schedule noted: Friday-Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day). Weekends: 2 weekends per 4 weeks. No on-call required.
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 diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures accurately and compassionately to support patient care
- Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals following safety and protocol guidelines
- Operate and maintain imaging equipment, ensuring high-quality images for physician interpretation
- Adhere to radiation safety standards and maintain proper documentation
- Document procedures and patient information in Cerner to ensure clear patient records
- Collaborate with the allied care team to coordinate patient flow and optimize outcomes
- Participate in orientation and continuing education to maintain clinical competency
Qualifications
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) — verification required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of nuclear medicine technologist experience
- Familiarity with Cerner or similar electronic charting systems
- Ability to work scheduled day shifts and occasional assigned weekends (2/4 weeks)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures and radiopharmaceutical handling
- Understanding of radiation safety and quality assurance practices
- Proficient charting and documentation skills in Cerner
- Excellent patient care, communication, and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and ability to follow protocol-driven workflows
Benefits
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week so you can plan your life outside work
- Competitive hourly pay with holiday premium for time well-earned
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy
- Paid orientation to help you hit the ground running
- Licensure and certification verification support to ease onboarding
- Supportive team environment that values your skills and input
- Opportunities to sharpen your Cerner and nuclear medicine expertise
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
- Flexible scheduling notes (predictable day shifts, no call)
Travel Perks: Explore Merced, CA
Merced is a great home base for outdoor lovers and weekend explorers. Enjoy nearby parks, rivers and trails for hiking and birdwatching, visit Applegate Park and the Applegate Zoo, stroll downtown Merced for local dining and farmers markets, or take a scenic weekend drive to Yosemite National Park for breathtaking scenery and outdoor adventure. Local wineries, historical sites and community events make for fun downtime between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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