PS Nuclear Medicine Tech

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in nuclear medicine to perform diagnostic PET‑only procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure strict radiation safety.

You will collaborate with physicians and researchers, prepare equipment, monitor patient status, and maintain quality control of imaging systems; requires licensure and credentialing within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in Utah.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine or ARRT NM/CT as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and prepares activity per protocol.
• Performs PET imaging procedures and assists with research imaging.
• Explains procedures to patients and monitors status for physicians.
• Performs quality control and documents results.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Education

Radiologic Technologist licensure (state)

RQI Credential (within 30 days)

Nuclear medicine certification (NMTCB/ARRT)

Tools

PACs system

RIS functions

Dose calibrators

Job description

8 or 10 hour shifts Mon - Fri depending on coverage needs. Shifts start at 7am and end at 5:30pm. No call required.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $46.61-$55.93

Close Date

Close Date 12/20/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position performs diagnostic PET‑only procedures to support high‑quality patient care and accurate clinical decision‑making. The technologist adheres strictly to all radiation safety policies, regulatory standards, and institutional protocols to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and themselves. Serving as a liaison between the patient and physician, this role guides patients through the imaging process, provides education and reassurance, and facilitates effective communication within the care team. The technologist may be required to access and administer medications, including radiopharmaceuticals, within their scope of practice and in accordance with state law and organizational policies. This position supports both clinical and research imaging, requiring strong attention to detail, adherence to study protocols, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Radiopharmaceutical Preparation & Administration

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals by IV injection, inhalation, or oral administration following established protocols and state regulations.
• Calculates required radiopharmaceutical activity and volume according to prescribed procedures.
• Assays radiopharmaceutical doses, prepares standards in scintillation counting systems, performs required calculations, and documents results.
• Maintains full compliance with radiation safety policies, including documentation for the receipt, administration, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.

Clinical & Research Imaging

• Performs clinical and research PET imaging procedures, including breast imaging research, according to protocol and physician orders.
• Prepares equipment and instrument sets for imaging procedures.
• Positions patients accurately to achieve high quality, diagnostic grade images.
• Verifies scan quality and performs computer-based image and data processing.
• Optimizes imaging techniques and uses appropriate judgment to maximize image quality.

Patient Care & Communication

• Explains imaging procedures to patients, ensuring understanding and reducing anxiety.
• Monitors and communicates patient status to the appropriate physician or care team.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians and patients, communicating special needs, clinical changes, or procedure requirements.

Equipment Operation & Quality Control

• Performs and documents quality control checks on imaging systems, dose calibrators, radiation detectors, and safety monitors.
• Identifies equipment issues and reports findings promptly to ensure ongoing performance and radiation safety compliance.

Laboratory & Operational Support

• Assists in maintaining laboratory inventory, including ordering supplies and restocking as needed.
• Ensures proper care, cleanliness, and maintenance of imaging equipment and work areas.
• Functions independently and collaborates effectively with coworkers, coordinating patient needs and procedure workflow with physicians and other clinical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.

One of the following:

• Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board ( NMTCB )
• ARRT Registration as Nuclear Medicine Technology R.T. (N)( ARRT ).

Training and/or experience in the latest techniques of radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical preparation and computer processing techniques to perform patient examinations.

Preferences

Preferred qualifications:

• While ARRT (N) or NMTCB ( CNMT ) are required immediately upon hire, the candidate will be asked to obtain ARRT (CT) or NMTCB (CT) within one (1) year of hire.
• Training and/or experience in the latest techniques of radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical preparation and computer processing techniques to perform patient examinations.
• At least 2 years experience working as a nuclear medicine technologist

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Proficient in the use of the PACs system to retrieve and archive data. Performs all RIS functions (scheduling, completing, etc), as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to properly identify and administer radiopharmaceuticals.

* Additional licenses may be determined by the hiring department.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page .

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system? The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire
  • Yes
  • Will get eCredential within 30 days of hire
  • No
• Do you have a current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah?
• Are you registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) as a R.T. (CT) (ARRT)?

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

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