Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech – Eureka, CA | 5x8 Days | PET + Cardiac | ARRT at Purple Cow Recruiting

Eureka, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nuclear medicine, PET scans, Cardiac imaging, Myocardial perfusion imaging, HIDA scans, Gastric emptying, Thyroid uptake studies, Radiopharmaceuticals, IV access, GE imaging equipment, Siemens imaging equipment, Epic charting, Diagnostic imaging, Safety protocols

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description 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. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform nuclear medicine procedures including bone scans, PET scans, and cardiac studies :contentReference[oaicite:4]index=4 • Conduct myocardial perfusion imaging (exercise/rest) :contentReference[oaicite:5]index=5 • Perform HIDA scans, gastric emptying, and thyroid uptake studies :contentReference[oaicite:6]index=6 • Administer radiopharmaceuticals and maintain safety protocols :contentReference[oaicite:7]index=7 • Start and maintain IV access for procedures :contentReference[oaicite:8]index=8 • Handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials safely :contentReference[oaicite:9]index=9 • Operate GE and Siemens imaging equipment :contentReference[oaicite:10]index=10 • Collaborate with radiology and interdisciplinary teams :contentReference[oaicite:11]index=11 WORK ENVIRONMENT • Acute care hospital setting :contentReference[oaicite:12]index=12 • Nuclear medicine department with advanced imaging capabilities • Interdisciplinary support including IV teams, pharmacy, and rapid response teams :contentReference[oaicite:13]index=13 • Epic charting system (preferred) :contentReference[oaicite:14]index=14 Requirements • Minimum 2 years Nuclear Medicine Tech experience REQUIRED :contentReference[oaicite:15]index=15 • ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification REQUIRED :contentReference[oaicite:16]index=16 • CNMT certification preferred :contentReference[oaicite:17]index=17 • Experience with PET, cardiac, and diagnostic nuclear procedures REQUIRED :contentReference[oaicite:18]index=18 • Experience handling radioactive materials REQUIRED :contentReference[oaicite:19]index=19 • IV start and maintenance experience REQUIRED :contentReference[oaicite:20]index=20 • Epic charting experience preferred :contentReference[oaicite:21]index=21 • Must be willing to float to outpatient department :contentReference[oaicite:22]index=22 • Must meet 50-mile radius rule :contentReference[oaicite:23]index=23 • Locals accepted at lower rate :contentReference[oaicite:24]index=24 • RTO must be submitted with application :contentReference[oaicite:25]index=25 • Must be willing to work 2 of 3 major holidays :contentReference[oaicite:26]index=26 Important Notes: • Travel experience NOT required :contentReference[oaicite:27]index=27 • 2 supervisory references required covering 1 year within last 3 years :contentReference[oaicite:28]index=28 • Modules non-billable (avg 16 hours) :contentReference[oaicite:29]index=29 • Housing may be limited in area :contentReference[oaicite:30]index=30 Join our VIP list to get first access to our best openings: https://stforms.co/heartlinestaffing/travelnurse Not ready to apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Brandon directly. Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, including PET and cardiac imaging. Maintain safety protocols for radioactive materials and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in an acute care setting.