PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a temporary imaging professional to operate MRI, MR/PET, and PET/CT scans for research. You will support safety and workflow for clinical and research subjects of all ages, from infants to adults, adapting to study needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating imaging procedures with investigators, maintaining accurate scheduling and machine usage records, and following SOPs to ensure high-quality data while protecting participant wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience in medical diagnostics or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Provide MRI, MR/PET, and PET/CT imaging services for BRIC.
• Ensure safety of research subjects during imaging procedures.
• Manage scheduling and logging for billing and investigators.

Skills

MRI imaging

Safety protocols

Clinical data handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

MIMvista software

MR/PET imaging workflows

Job description

Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/15/2026

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 10/19/2026

Position Type

Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Number

Position Number 20073212

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID S028158

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule

PRN , shifts on an as-needed basis

Position Location

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $37.08 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment

Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 to 6 months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks asone 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 ofprofessional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoyexclusive 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 will 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 and certification in high field MRI (3T and 7T), Nuclear Medicine/Positron Emission Tomography ( PET ), or diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) and MIMvista software
• Working knowledge of and experience in imaging research is preferred

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.