Job TitleNuclear Medicine Tech/UKHCRequisition NumberRE51375Working TitleDepartment NameH3186: Nuclear MedicineWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$26.00-45.70/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nuclear Med Tech at time of hire; Basic Life Support certification via AHA within 90 days of hire
Physical Requirements
lifting, pushing, standing, walking, sitting
Shift
Flexible day shift Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30 am – 8:30 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 $31.14/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
none
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
none
Deadline to Apply08/27/2025Our University Community
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