Location: La Palma, CA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable 8-hour shifts; schedule varies across 7 days/week (per diem/open availability required)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures with care and attention to radiation safety
• Prepare patients for imaging exams, including explaining procedures and answering questions
• Acquire high-quality images and ensure accurate documentation in EPIC
• Operate and maintain nuclear medicine equipment, following QA and safety protocols
• Collaborate with technologists, nurses, and physicians to deliver timely patient care
• Maintain required competency by completing exams, checklists, and specialty testing
• Adhere to infection control, immunization, and occupational health requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience (acute care experience preferred)
• Current BLS certification
• DCI/BVP certification as required
• Experience using EPIC or similar electronic health records
• License/certificate verification as required by facility
• Ability to pass drug screen, fit test, TB testing, and required immunizations (COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of nuclear medicine procedures and radiation safety
• Proficiency with EPIC or similar clinical documentation systems
• Comfortable working in acute care environments and handling diverse patient populations
• Excellent patient communication and bedside manner
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and QA skills
• Ability to follow protocols, complete competency exams, and maintain certifications

Benefits

• Flexible per diem schedule so you can pick up shifts that fit your life
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract clinicians
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Paid time off options and shift-based flexibility
• Access to ongoing training and professional development (including EPIC workflows)
• Healthcare and benefits guidance for contract clinicians
• Referral program and recognition for great team players

Travel Perks: Explore La Palma, CA

La Palma sits in the heart of Orange County — you’re minutes from Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney for weekend fun, just a short drive to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, and close to the sunny beaches of Huntington and Newport for surf, sand, and stunning sunsets. Explore Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve for birdwatching, enjoy local dining and shopping in Anaheim and Costa Mesa, or take a quick trip into Los Angeles for a big-city day trip. Plenty of parks, golf courses, and cultural spots nearby make this a great area to balance work and play.

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