MedCadre is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Santa Monica, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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
Application Process: Please submit your resume to pushkarsingh.r@medcadre.com or Call (949) 889-0605 Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps
About MedCadre
At MedCadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.
Guided by our core values; Results, Approachability, Care, and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join MedCadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization
Learn more about us https://www.medcadre.com/
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retention bonus
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Sick pay
- Weekly pay
