PS Nuclear Medicine Tech

Work Schedule Summary

4 10 hour shifts, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri. Day off varies depending on coverage needs. Shift starts at 7am and ends at 5:30pm. No call required. Paid holidays.

• Open Date: 02/20/2026
• Requisition Number: PRN
  44314B
• Job Title: PS Nuclear Medicine Tech
• Working Title: PS Nuclear Medicine Tech
• Career Progression Track: UGR
• Track Level: (none provided)
• FLSA Code: Nonexempt
• Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
• Standard Hours per Week: 40
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Shift: Day
• VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
• Department: 00877 - Radiology Clinical
• Location: Campus
• City: Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment: External Posting
• Pay Rate Range: $43.56-$56.19
• Close Date: 08/20/2026

This position performs diagnostic PET 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.

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals by IV injection 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) as a R.T. (CT) (ARRT).
• Training and/or experience in the latest techniques of radiation safety, radiopharmaceutical preparation and computer processing techniques to perform patient examinations.
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