Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech – Eureka, CA | 5x8 Days | PET + Cardiac | ARRT(N) or NMTCB REQUIRED
About The Position
Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech – Eureka, CA | 5x8 Days | PET + Cardiac | ARRT(N) or NMTCB REQUIRED Nuclear Medicine | PET | Cardiac Imaging | Acute Care Brandon Boughton Call or Text: 570-220-3858 linkedin.com/in/brandon-boughton-8775792a9 Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Brandon directly. Compensation details are customized for each traveler. Reach out for current pay packages and details. Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel assignment in Eureka, California. This role supports a hospital-based nuclear medicine department performing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including cardiac imaging, PET scans, and radionuclide studies. POSITION OVERVIEW This assignment is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Techs experienced in both diagnostic and cardiac nuclear imaging who are comfortable working independently and managing a diverse caseload in an acute care environment. ASSIGNMENT DETAILS • 13-week contract • Day shift 5x8s (07:00–15:30) :contentReference[oaicite:0]index=0 • Floating required to outpatient department (nearby location) :contentReference[oaicite:1]index=1 • Call required (details discussed with manager) :contentReference[oaicite:2]index=2 • No block scheduling :contentReference[oaicite:3]index=3 COMPENSATION Because travel rates change frequently based on market demand and facility needs, our recruiters provide the most current and competitive pay packages during your initial conversation. Each compensation package is customized and may include taxable hourly wages along with tax-free stipends when applicable.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years Nuclear Medicine Tech experience REQUIRED
- ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification REQUIRED
- Experience with PET, cardiac, and diagnostic nuclear procedures REQUIRED
- Experience handling radioactive materials REQUIRED
- IV start and maintenance experience REQUIRED
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Must be willing to float to outpatient department
- Must meet 50-mile radius rule
- Locals accepted at lower rate
- RTO must be submitted with application
- Must be willing to work 2 of 3 major holidays
- 2 supervisory references required covering 1 year within last 3 years
Nice To Haves
- CNMT certification preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform nuclear medicine procedures including bone scans, PET scans, and cardiac studies
- Conduct myocardial perfusion imaging (exercise/rest)
- Perform HIDA scans, gastric emptying, and thyroid uptake studies
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals and maintain safety protocols
- Start and maintain IV access for procedures
- Handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials safely
- Operate GE and Siemens imaging equipment
- Collaborate with radiology and interdisciplinary teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
