Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Day shift); Weekend call required Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Call)

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 a variety of nuclear medicine imaging studies including VQ, HIDA, bone, renal, gastric emptying, thyroid and pulmonary scans
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and document doses with accuracy
• Operate Siemens Symbia imaging equipment to acquire high-quality diagnostic images
• Provide compassionate patient care in an acute hospital setting, preparing patients and explaining procedures
• Document procedures, findings and patient information in Cerner charting system
• Support sentinel node injections and handle Lexiscan studies as needed
• Participate in weekend call coverage and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Current Nuclear Medicine License required to submit
• ARRT (N) certification required (CT-NMTCB accepted as alternative)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of nuclear medicine experience, hospital/acute care experience required
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Symbia equipment
• Charting experience in Cerner preferred
• Must not be a first-time traveler; prior travel/contract experience required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with nuclear medicine modalities: VQ, HIDA, bone, renal, gastric emptying, thyroid, pulmonary
• Radiopharmaceutical handling and administration
• Sentinel node injection technique and lymphatic imaging knowledge
• Familiarity with Lexiscan stress protocols
• Strong patient care skills in an acute hospital environment
• Competence using Siemens Symbia systems and Cerner electronic charting

Benefits

• Generous travel housing stipend to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Travel reimbursement for getting you to Bakersfield and back
• Medical, dental & vision options so you stay healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid orientation hours to get you comfortable with the team and systems
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn a bonus
• A supportive team environment that values your safety and professional growth
• Opportunities to gain experience on Siemens Symbia systems and Cerner charting

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

While on assignment in Bakersfield, enjoy local culture and outdoor options. Check out Buck Owens' Crystal Palace for live music and country heritage, visit the Kern County Museum and the Bakersfield Museum of Art for local history and exhibits, stroll or bike along the Kern River Parkway, and explore nearby Wind Wolves Preserve for hiking and wildlife viewing. Weekend escapes to Sequoia National Forest or Lake Isabella are within a couple hours' drive for a scenic outing.

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