Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Outpatient
Location: Tarzana, CA
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 07-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day). No weekends required, no on-call.
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $82 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 such as SPECT, PET and myocardial imaging with accuracy and compassion
- Administer pharmacologic stress testing and monitor patients for safety during cardiac studies
- Obtain venous blood samples and manage radiopharmaceutical handling according to protocols
- Operate and troubleshoot GE, Philips and Siemens imaging equipment
- Complete high-quality imaging for bone, brain, liver, renal and sestamibi parathyroid scans
- Document procedures and patient information in EPIC in a timely, accurate manner
- Maintain radiation safety and quality control measures to protect patients and staff
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent outpatient patient care
Qualifications
- CNMT, NMTCB or ARRT certification required
- BLS certification required prior to start
- ARRT Advanced certification and AMA radiologic technologist training required
- ACLS, ARRT N or ARRT R preferred but not mandatory
- New graduates are welcome; 1 year experience available but not required
- Pending state license accepted initially but must have license in hand within 4 weeks of submission
- Comfortable charting in EPIC and working in an outpatient nuclear medicine environment
Education
- Completion of an accredited nuclear medicine technology program or equivalent training, plus required certifications (CNMT, NMTCB or ARRT)
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency with SPECT and PET imaging and related protocols
- Experience with myocardial imaging and pharmacologic stress testing (e.g., Lexiscan)
- Competence in venipuncture and radiopharmaceutical administration
- Familiarity with GE, Philips and Siemens imaging systems
- Ability to perform bone, brain, liver, renal and sestamibi parathyroid scans
- Basic EKG knowledge for cardiac-related studies
- Strong patient communication, safety awareness and documentation skills
Benefits
- Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and you can grow
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get credentialed quickly
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Paid time off so you can recharge and come back energized
- Professional development support and continuing education encouragement
- Orientation and onboarding support with 40 hours dedicated orientation
- Referral program to reward you for bringing great people onboard
- Flexible scrub policy and a friendly outpatient clinic culture
Travel Perks: Explore Tarzana, CA
Tarzana sits in the heart of the San Fernando Valley with easy access to Topanga State Park and its great hiking trails, plus scenic drives to Malibu and Santa Monica beaches for weekend sun and surf. Enjoy nearby attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood, the Getty Center and Griffith Park for city adventures. Local dining, farmers markets and neighborhood breweries make evenings pleasant, and downtown Los Angeles is a manageable day trip for museums, theater and nightlife.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Outpatient? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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