GHR Healthcare logo

Nuclear | Nuclear Medicine Technologist

GHR HealthcareSan Francisco, CATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
San Francisco, CA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$84.72
Weekly
$3,050
Yearly (full-time)
$158,600
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $84.72/hour — 9% above the median for Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California ($78.07/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California right now

  • 30 open Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California from 3 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $60.83 – $105/hour, median $79.70/hour.
  • Typical Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in California: $78.07/hour ($162,386/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($83.73/hour across 22 jobs).

All Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California →

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Travel Contract | San Francisco, CA

Apply for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel assignment in San Francisco, CA, supporting adult hospital and nuclear cardiology services in a teaching-hospital environment. Join a collaborative nuclear medicine team in the vibrant Mission Bay area, known for its waterfront setting, convenient transportation, and access to exceptional cultural, dining, and recreational offerings. This travel healthcare opportunity offers an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist the chance to work with advanced imaging technology and interdisciplinary clinical teams.

Travel Nuclear Medicine Job Details

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Assignment Type: Travel contract; allied healthcare assignment
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,050–$3,280
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Assignment Length: Approximately 21 weeks, ending April 12, 2027
  • Schedule: Five 8-hour day shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour days, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Float Expectation: Ability to float to other affiliated facilities or departments as needed
  • Orientation: Approximately 40 hours

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Requirements

  • At least 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience in an adult hospital setting
  • Recent experience with nuclear cardiology procedures
  • Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) credential
  • Current ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT(N)) or Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT(R)), as applicable
  • Teaching-hospital experience preferred or required for this assignment
  • Demonstrated experience with electronic documentation; Epic experience required
  • Preferred: PET imaging experience and pediatric experience
  • Ability to work with patients across a broad age range, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine and nuclear cardiology procedures according to established protocols
  • Prepare patients, explain procedures, verify relevant information, and promote a safe, supportive imaging experience
  • Perform studies such as bone, brain, renal, liver, whole-body, HIDA, MUGA, gastric emptying, ventilation/perfusion, and parathyroid imaging
  • Support exercise, rest, and pharmacological stress studies, including perfusion imaging
  • Perform PET studies when qualified and assigned
  • Start and maintain IVs and draw venous blood as required for examinations
  • Handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials in accordance with radiation safety procedures
  • Operate and care for nuclear medicine equipment, including Philips and Siemens systems
  • Accurately document patient care and examination details in Epic
  • Collaborate with radiology, respiratory services, IV teams, interpretation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team

Apply now for this Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel contract in San Francisco, California, and join a leading nuclear medicine and nuclear cardiology 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.

Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.