What are the responsibilities and job description for the PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
Biomedical Res Imaging Ctr - 426001
Career Area
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Posting Open Date
06/10/2026
Application Deadline
06/15/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Position Number
20073212
Vacancy ID
S027645
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$29.59 - $39.59 per hour
Proposed Start Date
06/27/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
1 to 6 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
Primary purpose of the position is to facilitate MRI, MR/PET and PET/CT imaging services for the BRIC utilizing technical and administrative expertise. Technical areas of responsibility include providing for the safety of research subjects during research studies, and conducting MRI, MR/PET, PET/CT, and CT studies with and without the use of radioactive nuclides. Administrative areas of responsibility include ensuring proper use of the scheduling system for imaging research services, adherence to safety standards and SOPs, logging accurate machine time usage for billing purposes and managing relationships with multiple investigators. This work involves caring for research subjects and clinical patients of all ages, and levels of health. This includes children as young as 2 weeks of age and spanning adulthood. Applicants should have a high level of comfort in working with subjects/patients of all ages, and people ranging from the very healthy to those who are very ill and toward the end of life.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.
Management Preferences
Training, experience or certification in high field MRI (3T and 7T), Nuclear Medicine/Positron Emission Tomography (PET), diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) and MIMvista software.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to independently operate imaging equipment.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Biomedical Res Imaging Ctr - 426001
Career Area
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Posting Open Date
06/10/2026
Application Deadline
06/15/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Position Number
20073212
Vacancy ID
S027645
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$29.59 - $39.59 per hour
Proposed Start Date
06/27/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
1 to 6 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
Primary purpose of the position is to facilitate MRI, MR/PET and PET/CT imaging services for the BRIC utilizing technical and administrative expertise. Technical areas of responsibility include providing for the safety of research subjects during research studies, and conducting MRI, MR/PET, PET/CT, and CT studies with and without the use of radioactive nuclides. Administrative areas of responsibility include ensuring proper use of the scheduling system for imaging research services, adherence to safety standards and SOPs, logging accurate machine time usage for billing purposes and managing relationships with multiple investigators. This work involves caring for research subjects and clinical patients of all ages, and levels of health. This includes children as young as 2 weeks of age and spanning adulthood. Applicants should have a high level of comfort in working with subjects/patients of all ages, and people ranging from the very healthy to those who are very ill and toward the end of life.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.
Management Preferences
Training, experience or certification in high field MRI (3T and 7T), Nuclear Medicine/Positron Emission Tomography (PET), diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) and MIMvista software.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to independently operate imaging equipment.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Salary : $30 - $40