PET/CT Research Program Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Radiology, invites applications for a PET/CT Manager to lead operations for PET/CT imaging within a premier academic health system. The role oversees clinical service delivery, staff development, safety, and quality, while partnering with physicians, researchers, and operational leaders to advance research and patient care.

Ideal candidates bring leadership in imaging services, familiarity with PET/CT/PET/MR, and a track record of coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coordinating healthcare operations.
• Ability to coordinate clinical and research workflows across stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements processes to support research aims.
• Develops trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences.
• Plans and directs day-to-day operational activities of research programs.
• Monitors program budgets and approves expenditures.
• Serves as liaison among internal/external stakeholders and promotes scholarly advancement.
• Supervises at least 2.0 FTE employees and oversees staff performance.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; healthcare administration / biology / public health / business

Job description

Salary:

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Research Program Manager

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin–MadisonSchool of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an experienced,collaborative, and forward-thinking PET/CT Manager toprovide operational and administrative leadership for PET/CTimaging services. This position plays a critical role in advancingUW Radiology’s missions of clinical excellence, education,research, and innovation by overseeing the delivery of high-qualityPET/CT imaging services across a dynamic academic healthsystem.

The PET/CT Manager is responsible for planning, directing, andcoordinating the day-to-day operations of PET/CT services, ensuringsafe, efficient, patient-centered care while supporting thedepartment’s strategic goals and growth initiatives. This roleprovides leadership for a team of technologists and support staff,including responsibility for personnel management, workforceplanning, performance development, training, and fostering aculture of collaboration, accountability, and continuousimprovement. The manager will work closely with physicians,scientists, operational leaders, and multidisciplinary clinicalteams to optimize workflows, implement best practices, and ensureexceptional service delivery. In partnership with the MRI ResearchProgram Manager, the PET/CT Manager will also provide operationaloversight and strategic support for the department’s PET/MR imagingprogram, helping coordinate clinical and research activities acrossthis highly specialized hybrid imaging modality.

In addition to overseeing clinical operations, the PET/CT Managersupports the department’s robust research enterprise byfacilitating the integration of clinical and research imagingactivities, developing and implementing operational processes andprotocols, and serving as a key liaison among faculty,investigators, staff, and external partners. The position isresponsible for monitoring operational performance, managingresources and budgets, supporting regulatory and accreditationcompliance, overseeing quality and safety initiatives, andcontributing to the evaluation and implementation of emergingPET/CT technologies and programs. The manager also serves as asubject matter expert and departmental representative, helpingpromote the accomplishments and advancements of UW Radiology’simaging programs and research initiatives.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a nationallyrecognized PET/CT program within a highly collaborative academicenvironment that combines state-of-the-art imaging technology,innovative research, and exceptional patient care. The idealcandidate will be a strategic leader who values teamwork,operational excellence, innovation, and staff development whilehelping shape the future of molecular imaging and precisionmedicine at UW Health and the University of Wisconsin School ofMedicine and Public Health.

Additional Job Details:

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at adesignated campus work location.
• Typical work hours for this position are Monday through Fridayduring standard business hours, with flexibility as needed tosupport operational requirements, staff oversight, and departmentalinitiatives. Specific scheduling expectations will be discussedduring the hiring process.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust withaccess to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will berequired to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible foremployment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every twoyears.
• Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, andabilities are strongly encouraged to apply: experience managingPET/CT and/or molecular imaging operations; knowledge of clinicaland imaging research processes; ability to coordinate complexclinical and research workflows across multiple stakeholders;strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills;experience with regulatory, radiation safety, and qualitycompliance requirements; and the ability to collaborate effectivelywith physicians, researchers, technologists, and operationalleaders to support innovative imaging programs, including hybridimaging modalities such as PET/MR; ability to communicateeffectively and manage competing priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols tosupport research aims
• Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation oftrainings and workshops for internal and external audiences todisseminate research program developments and information
• Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements onbehalf of the program
• Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of oneor multiple research programs or units according to establishedresearch objectives in alignment with strategic plans andinitiatives
• Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
• Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert amonginternal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates acrossdisciplines and functional areas, provides program information, andpromotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars andresearch initiatives
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring,transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct andperformance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining,and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent(FTE) employees

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiology, WIMRMedical Imaging

Join UW Radiology and UW Health—A Legacy of Innovation

The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology, in partnershipwith UW Health, has been at the forefront of clinical care, imagingresearch, and education for nearly a century. Since its inceptionon May 18, 1927—when Dr. Ernst Pohle was appointed as the firstprofessor of Radiology—the department has grown to more than 160faculty members across 14 specialized sections, serving as a keypillar of UW Health’s world-class medical enterprise.

What Sets Us Apart

• Collaborative Excellence: Strong partnerships with UWHealth, Medical Physics, and leading equipment vendors drivecontinuous advancements in imaging.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilize state-of-the-arty imaging in CT, MR, PET/CT, PET/MR, angiography, ultrasound, PACS,and AI-driven medical imaging.
• Robust Research Infrastructure: Dedicated support forgrant writing, media specialists, research nurses, technologists,and data managers enhance investigative success.
• Premier Imaging Facilities: The WIMR Imaging SciencesCenter offers 60,000 square feet of advanced imaging space,including MRI, PET/MRI, PET/CT, CT, ultrasound, angiography,cyclotron, radiopharmaceutical production and comprehensive smallanimal imaging technologies.

Together, UW Radiology and UW Health are committed toadvancing human health through groundbreaking clinical care,pioneering research, and excellence in education. We foster arespectful, adaptive, and accountable environment—one thatprioritizes innovation while serving the needs of all patients,including underserved populations.

Visit our official website to learn more about our work and opportunities.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $99,000 annually; but isnegotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such asgenerous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurancesand savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer2026

Required Qualifications:

• Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist through NMTCB(CNMT) or ARRT (N).
• At least one year of experience leading, supervising,coordinating, and/or managing healthcare operations, programs,projects, and/or staff.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple stakeholders,departments, or teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of leadership, supervisory, or managementexperience in healthcare.
• Experience in PET/CT, PET/MR, nuclear medicine, molecularimaging, radiology, or related imaging services.
• Experience supporting research imaging or clinical researchoperations in an academic medical center or healthcaresetting.
• Experience managing staff, operational workflows, budgets,and/or multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; focus in healthcare administration,biological sciences, public health, business administration, or arelated field.

Contact Information:

Amanda Michalski, [e-mail]

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