
Nuclear | Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Burlingame, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.83
- Weekly
- $2,190
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,880
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $60.83/hour — 22% below 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, 2 of them in Burlingame.
- 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).
Job description
Nuclear Medicine Technologist / PET-CT Technologist – Travel Contract | Burlingame, CA
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist job in Burlingame, California, supporting nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging on a 13-week contract with day shifts, no call, and no weekends.
Join a collaborative imaging team supporting nuclear medicine and PET/CT services in Burlingame, CA. This travel healthcare assignment offers a consistent daytime schedule and convenient access to San Francisco Peninsula and Bay Area dining, cultural attractions, outdoor spaces, and coastal destinations.
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Details
- Specialty: Nuclear Medicine/PET-CT Technologist
- Location: Burlingame, California
- Assignment Type: Travel contract
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
- Shift Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Weekly Hours: 40 hours
- Call and Weekends: No call or weekend requirement
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,190–$2,350
Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist Requirements
- At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or PET/CT Technologist
- Valid California CRT license
- Valid California venipuncture license
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Ability to work independently while demonstrating sound clinical judgment and attention to patient safety
- Strong communication skills and the ability to establish trust with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging procedures to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease
- Prepare patients for diagnostic imaging procedures, provide clear instructions, and promote patient comfort and cooperation
- Operate nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging equipment safely and accurately while producing high-quality diagnostic images
- Assess and monitor patients throughout procedures, responding appropriately to changing needs
- Apply established policies, procedures, and applicable safety and privacy standards during patient care
- Work effectively with physicians, nurses, technologists, and other members of the healthcare team
- Support department operations and assist with orienting staff when appropriate
Apply now for this California travel healthcare opportunity and join the Burlingame imaging team as a Nuclear Medicine/PET-CT Technologist.
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.