Location: Waimea, HI

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 02-09-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, day shift (no weekends, holidays, or on-call; exact start/end times not specified)

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Prepare patients for nuclear medicine studies with compassion and clear communication
• Perform high-quality diagnostic nuclear medicine scans following established protocols
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot imaging equipment including gamma camera and dose calibrator
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and document administration according to policy
• Maintain radiation safety practices and use required protective equipment
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and ready for patient care
• Communicate findings and collaborate effectively with radiologists, physicians, and the care team
• Participate in teaching and instructional activities to support learners and staff
• Adapt care for patients of all ages, responding appropriately to varying developmental needs

Qualifications

• Current Hawai'i license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (required)
• Current BLS/HCP certification (required)
• One year of nuclear medicine experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear medicine physics, radiopharmaceutical administration, and radiation safety
• Proven ability to operate gamma cameras, dose calibrators, survey meters, well counters, and thyroid uptake probes
• Strong communication skills and critical thinking to support patient care and clinical decision-making
• Comfort working independently in a single-tech rural hospital environment while leveraging system-wide support

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient preparation and compassionate bedside manner
• Diagnostic nuclear medicine scanning techniques
• Radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration
• Radiation safety principles and PPE use
• Gamma camera operation and image acquisition
• Dose calibrator, survey meter, well counter, and thyroid uptake probe operation
• Equipment troubleshooting and routine maintenance
• Clear communication with radiologists, physicians, and clinical teams
• Critical thinking and ability to adapt in a rural acute care setting

Benefits

• A close-knit team that truly values your contributions and welcomes you to island life
• Work-life balance with a predictable weekday schedule — more time to explore the Big Island
• Support for professional growth including teaching opportunities and access to system-wide resources
• Comprehensive PPE and a safety-first culture to protect you and your patients
• Licensure support and encouragement to maintain certifications
• Meaningful clinical experience in a rural acute care setting
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced radiologists and an integrated health system
• A supportive environment for both new graduates and seasoned technologists

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