Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Nuclear Medicine Tech/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE55741
Working Title
Nuclear Medicine Tech
Department Name
H3186: Nuclear Medicine
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$35.34-45.70/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Temporary license required at time of hire, with official Nuclear Medicine registry obtained within 1 year of hire if not already completed; KY State Radiation License at time of hire; Basic Life Support certification via AHA within 90 days of hire.
Physical Requirements
This position requires sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time. Lifting and positioning patients may also be required.
Shift
Flexible day shift Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30 am - 5:00 pm. Rotational on-call is required.
Job Summary
This position's primary focus is to complete a Nuclear Medicine procedure/therapy in a safe, efficient manner according to departmental, hospital, state, and federal guidelines.
An experienced Nuclear Technologist is necessary to manage patient throughput, quality control, inventory, equipment evaluation and calibration, billing accuracy and regulatory compliance. This position will be responsible for executing diagnostic studies and interventional procedures by following unit policies/procedures for radiation safety, patient safety, radiopharmaceutical administration, QA, and imaging.
New Starting Pay Rate - The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted based on current demand for this role. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $ 35.34/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have effective communication, strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, customer service excellence, a willingness to learn new skills, and technological proficiency. Key strengths include problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration, customer service, clear verbal and written communication, and a proactive approach.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Degree from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program with training in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT preferred.
Deadline to Apply
09/22/2026
