PET/CT Research Program Manager

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an experienced PET/CT Manager within the Department of Radiology to provide operational and administrative leadership for PET/CT imaging services across a dynamic academic health system.

The role oversees a team of technologists and support staff, drives workflow optimization, ensures safety and patient-centered care, and partners with physicians and researchers to advance imaging programs and hybrid modalities such as PET/MR.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information.
• Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
• Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives.
• Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures.
• Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of one or multiple research programs or units according to established research objectives in alignment with strategic plans and initiatives.
• Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Staff development

Education

NMTCB CNMT or ARRT (N) certification

Job description

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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-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking PET/CT Manager to provide operational and administrative leadership for PET/CT imaging services. This position plays a critical role in advancing UW Radiology’s missions of clinical excellence, education, research, and innovation by overseeing the delivery of high-quality PET/CT imaging services across a dynamic academic health system. The PET/CT Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day operations of PET/CT services, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered care while supporting the department’s strategic goals and growth initiatives. This role provides leadership for a team of technologists and support staff, including responsibility for personnel management, workforce planning, performance development, training, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The manager will work closely with physicians, scientists, operational leaders, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to optimize workflows, implement best practices, and ensure exceptional service delivery. In partnership with the MRI Research Program Manager, the PET/CT Manager will also provide operational oversight and strategic support for the department’s PET/MR imaging program, helping coordinate clinical and research activities across this highly specialized hybrid imaging modality. In addition to overseeing clinical operations, the PET/CT Manager supports the department’s robust research enterprise by facilitating the integration of clinical and research imaging activities, developing and implementing operational processes and protocols, and serving as a key liaison among faculty, investigators, staff, and external partners. The position is responsible for monitoring operational performance, managing resources and budgets, supporting regulatory and accreditation compliance, overseeing quality and safety initiatives, and contributing to the evaluation and implementation of emerging PET/CT technologies and programs. The manager also serves as a subject matter expert and departmental representative, helping promote the accomplishments and advancements of UW Radiology’s imaging programs and research initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a nationally recognized PET/CT program within a highly collaborative academic environment that combines state-of-the-art imaging technology, innovative research, and exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who values teamwork, operational excellence, innovation, and staff development while helping shape the future of molecular imaging and precision medicine at UW Health and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Additional Job Details: This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Typical work hours for this position are Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility as needed to support operational requirements, staff oversight, and departmental initiatives. Specific scheduling expectations will be discussed during the hiring process. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every two years.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply: experience managing PET/CT and/or molecular imaging operations; knowledge of clinical and imaging research processes; ability to coordinate complex clinical and research workflows across multiple stakeholders; strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills; experience with regulatory, radiation safety, and quality compliance requirements; and the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, researchers, technologists, and operational leaders to support innovative imaging programs, including hybrid imaging modalities such as PET/MR; ability to communicate effectively and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information.
• Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims.
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
• Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives.
• Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures.
• Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of one or multiple research programs or units according to established research objectives in alignment with strategic plans and initiatives.
• Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program.

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 management experience in healthcare.
• Experience in PET/CT, PET/MR, nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, radiology, or related imaging services.
• Experience supporting research imaging or clinical research operations in an academic medical center or healthcare setting.
• 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 a related field.

Compensation:

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

Benefits:

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
• SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Join UW Radiology and UW Health—A Legacy of Innovation

The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology, in partnership with UW Health, has been at the forefront of clinical care, imaging research, and education for nearly a century. Since its inception on May 18, 1927—when Dr. Ernst Pohle was appointed as the first professor of Radiology—the department has grown to more than 160 faculty members across 14 specialized sections, serving as a key pillar of UW Health’s world-class medical enterprise.

What Sets Us Apart: Collaborative Excellence: Strong partnerships with UW Health, Medical Physics, and leading equipment vendors drive continuous advancements in imaging. Cutting‑Edge Technology: We utilize state‑of‑the‑art imaging in CT, MR, PET/CT, PET/MR, angiography, ultrasound, PACS, and AI-driven medical imaging. Robust Research Infrastructure: Dedicated support for grant writing, media specialists, research nurses, technologists, and data managers enhance investigative success. Premier Imaging Facilities: The WIMR Imaging Sciences Center offers 60,000 square feet of advanced imaging space, including MRI, PET/MRI, PET/CT, CT, ultrasound, angiography, cyclotron, radiopharmaceutical production and comprehensive small animal imaging technologies.

Together, UW Radiology and UW Health are committed to advancing human health through groundbreaking clinical care, pioneering research, and excellence in education. We foster a respectful, adaptive, and accountable environment—one that prioritizes innovation while serving the needs of all patients, including underserved populations. Visit our official website to learn more about our work and opportunities.

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