Nuc Med Tech/MS Pool/On-Call/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky’s Nuclear Medicine department in Lexington, KY is seeking a Nuc Med Tech for pool/on-call coverage. The role performs nuclear medicine procedures per safety and regulatory guidelines, while managing patient throughput, quality control, inventory, calibration, and billing accuracy.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree, 1 year of experience, and temporary licensure with KY Radiation License; BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Nuclear Medicine procedures following unit policies, ensuring radiation safety and patient safety.
• Manage patient throughput, quality control, inventory, equipment calibration, billing accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Nuc Med Tech/MS Pool/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number DU13506

Department Name H3186: Nuclear Medicine

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $43-$59/hour

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status On Call

Required Education Associates Degree

Required Related Experience 1 year of experience

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 Lifting and pulling weight greater than 50 pounds. This position requires the ability to walk/commute to different areas within medical campus.

Shift Shift opportunities will be discussed during the interview process. Depending on level, employees must work a minimum of 96 to 216 hours in a 6-week period.

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.

Per diem pay is as follows:

• Level I – 96 hours any shift / 6-week schedule = $43/hour
• Level II – 144 hours any shift / 6-week schedule = $51/hour
• Level III – 216 hours any shift / 6-week week schedule = $59/hour

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

09/30/2026

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