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Job Title
Nuclear Medicine Tech/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53983
Department Name
H3186: Nuclear Medicine
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$31.14-45.70/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
Registered Nuclear Med Tech 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 – 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
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
04/16/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Nuclear Medicine Tech/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53983
Department Name
H3186: Nuclear Medicine
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$31.14-45.70/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
Registered Nuclear Med Tech 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 – 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
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
04/16/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Salary : $31 - $46