Location: Kealakekua, HI

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varied

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 comprehensive nuclear medicine procedures with accuracy and attention to safety
• Handle and administer radiopharmaceuticals following all radiation safety protocols
• Operate and maintain nuclear imaging equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images
• Provide compassionate patient care — explain procedures, monitor patients, and document findings
• Work independently to manage patient flow and prioritize tasks during your shift
• Collaborate with trauma team members and other departments to support urgent and emergent care
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, quality control, and adherence to regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Active Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (NMTCB or ARRT(N)) preferred or equivalent state credential
• State licensure as required for practice in Hawaii
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; advanced certifications a plus
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine with the ability to work independently (must be comfortable working alone)
• Experience in a trauma center (Level 3) or similar high-acuity setting is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills and professional bedside manner

Education

• Associate’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, or related field required; Bachelor’s preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures and radiopharmaceutical handling
• Proficiency with gamma cameras, SPECT, and other nuclear imaging systems
• Strong radiation safety practices and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Ability to troubleshoot imaging equipment and perform routine quality control
• Comfort working independently and making clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Good documentation skills and familiarity with electronic medical records

Benefits

• Comfortable travel assignment perks including housing assistance to help you feel at home while on contract
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you healthy and focused on patient care
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Travel reimbursement to help with your move to Kealakekua
• Supportive team environment at a Level 3 Trauma Center that values independence and clinical excellence
• Access to continuing education resources to keep your skills sharp
• A friendly staffing coordinator who responds quickly and has your back

Travel Perks: Explore Kealakekua, HI

Kealakekua sits on Hawaii’s beautiful Kona coast — expect turquoise waters, world-class snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument, and excellent Kona coffee just minutes away. When you’re off duty, explore Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, hike coastal trails, enjoy local farmers markets, or take weekend trips to Mauna Kea summit drives and Hapuna Beach. Whales, sunsets, coffee farms, and fresh island cuisine make island life a joy between shifts.

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