Nuclear Medicine Tech/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Tech. This role supports diagnostic imaging, radiation safety, and patient care, with a focus on throughput and quality control.

Requires a temporary license at hire, state license, BLS within 90 days; on-site, Monday-Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm with on-call rotation. Starting pay rate recently adjusted.

Qualifications

• AS degree required; nuclear medicine program preferred.
• Temp license at time of hire; KY Radiation License required.
• BLS certification via AHA within 90 days.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures following safety standards.
• Manage patient throughput, QA, and regulatory compliance.
• Handle inventory, equipment calibration, and billing accuracy.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Technological proficiency

Problem solving

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Proactive approach

Education

AS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Nuclear Medicine Tech/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55742

Working Title Nuclear Medicine Tech

Department Name H3186: Nuclear Medicine

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 11

Salary Range $35.34-45.70/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 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 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 – 5:00 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 $35.34/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 10/18/2026

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