
Nuclear | Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lakewood, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $73.61
- Weekly
- $2,650
- Yearly (full-time)
- $137,800
- Start date
- November 30, 2026
This job pays about $73.61/hour — 6% 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
- 31 open Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California from 3 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $60.83 – $105/hour, median $78.75/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 Jobs – 13-Week Travel Contract in Lakewood, California
Travel to Lakewood, CA, for a 13-week Nuclear Medicine Technologist assignment supporting diagnostic imaging and advanced nuclear medicine procedures. Join a collaborative Southern California healthcare team while working with a broad range of nuclear medicine equipment and examinations. Lakewood offers convenient access to Los Angeles-area dining, shopping, parks, and coastal attractions.
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Details
- Location: Lakewood, California
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,560–$2,740
- Assignment Type: Travel healthcare contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts
- Weekend Coverage: Shared standby coverage with another technologist, including every other weekend
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Charting System: Epic experience required
- Additional Assignment Detail: May float to affiliated locations as needed
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Valid California state license in hand at the time of application
- Current BLS certification
- CNMT and ARRT credentials
- Documented Epic charting experience
- Two supervisor references available upon application
- Ability to work day shifts and participate in shared weekend standby coverage
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform nuclear medicine examinations and procedures in accordance with established protocols
- Operate and support nuclear medicine equipment from manufacturers including GE, Hitachi, Philips, Siemens, and Toshiba
- Perform HIDA scans, three-phase studies, limited and whole-body imaging, DTPA aerosol studies, ventilation/perfusion exams, cancer surveys, I-123 uptake scans, uptake studies, pharmacological stress testing, and thallium stress testing
- Start and maintain peripheral IV access as needed
- Safely store, handle, and dispose of radioactive materials according to applicable standards
- Apply appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment
- Accurately document procedures and patient information in Epic
- Collaborate with the care team to promote patient safety, comfort, and high-quality diagnostic imaging results
Apply now for this Nuclear Medicine Technologist travel contract in Lakewood, California, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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