Nuclear | Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Apple Valley, CA

Apply for a 13-week Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel assignment in Apple Valley, California, with full-time hours, competitive weekly pay, and an acute care hospital imaging team focused on cardiac stress testing. This travel healthcare job offers a manageable caseload, variable daytime starts, and the opportunity to work with Siemens cameras, PACS, and Epic. Apple Valley is located in California’s scenic High Desert, offering expansive views, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater Southern California region.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Location: Apple Valley, California
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500–$2,680
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
• Shift Options: Four 10-hour shifts with variable start times of approximately 6:00 a.m. or 7:30 a.m.; five 8-hour shifts may also be considered
• Call: Evening and weekend call shared with other technologists; weekend call required
• Daily Caseload: Approximately 5–12 patients
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients
• Technology and Documentation: Siemens cameras, PACS, and Epic
• Department Profile: Two-camera nuclear medicine department with an average daily volume; most procedures involve stress testing

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Current California Nuclear Medicine Technologist license
• Current BLS certification
• ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification
• Community hospital experience required
• Experience with Epic and PACS preferred
• Proficiency with IV starts and maintenance
• Ability to perform or assist with nuclear medicine studies, including stress testing, bone, brain, renal, liver, thyroid, whole-body, ventilation/perfusion, cardiac, and parathyroid imaging
• Ability to participate in weekend and evening call coverage

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations for a diverse patient population
• Complete routine studies, with a primary focus on cardiac and pharmacological stress testing
• Prepare patients, administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols, and monitor patients throughout procedures
• Perform applicable imaging studies such as bone, brain, renal, liver, thyroid, whole-body, ventilation/perfusion, and parathyroid scans
• Start and maintain IV access as required for examinations and treatments
• Operate Siemens nuclear medicine cameras and use PACS and Epic for image review and documentation
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow radiation safety and quality assurance standards
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, transport staff, and other members of the care team
• Provide coverage for assigned evening, weekend, and call responsibilities

Apply now for this California Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel job in Apple Valley and join an experienced diagnostic imaging team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.