Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Santa Monica, CA
MedCadre
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Title: Nuclear Medicine Tech
Locations: Santa Monica, CA 90404
Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:30)

Traveler Weekly Blended Pay : $3,246 weekly ($50/hr w2 + $1,246 week stipend)

Locals Hourly Pay : $75/Hour

Start Date: 01/05/2026

Job Type: 13-week Contract

Position Summary:

• We are looking for a skilled nuclear medicine technologist to be responsible for the preparation and administration of radioactive drugs. Nuclear medicine technologist's responsibilities include operating imaging equipment and ensuring the safety of all medical staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
• Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.
• Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.
• Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.
• Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.
• Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.
• Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.
• Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.
• Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience
• Must be able to perform lymphoscintigraphy studies (technologist performing the injection of the tracer.
• BLS, NMTCB