Nuclear Medicine Tech / UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Tech / UKHC

Requisition Number

RE51375

Working Title

Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead -Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus

Department Name

H3186 : Nuclear Medicine

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

11

Salary Range

$26.00-45.70 / hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

AS

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Required 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.This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus : $10,000 for new graduates (less than one year of experience) and $20,000 for candidates with one or more years of experience, contingent upon a 18-month employment commitment. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

none

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education / Experience

none

Deadline to Apply

11 / 16 / 2025

Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.