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Job Title
Nuc Med Tech/MS Pool/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number
DU13506

Department Name
H3186: Nuclear Medicine

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$43-$59/hour

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
On Call

Required Education

Associates Degree

Required Related Experience

1 year of experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nuclear Med Tech at time of hire; Basic Life Support certification via AHA within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

Lifting and pulling weight greater than 50 pounds. This position requires the ability to walk/commute to different areas within medical campus.

Shift

Shift opportunities will be discussed during the interview process. Depending on level, employees must work a minimum of 96 to 216 hours in a 6-week period.

Job Summary

This position’s primary focus is to complete a Nuclear Medicine procedure/therapy in a safe, efficient manner according to departmental, hospital, state, and federal guidelines. An experienced Nuclear Technologist is necessary to manage patient throughput, quality control, inventory, equipment evaluation and calibration, billing accuracy and regulatory compliance. This position will be responsible for executing diagnostic studies and interventional procedures by following unit policies/procedures for radiation safety, patient safety, radiopharmaceutical administration, QA, and imaging.

Per diem pay is as follows:

• Level I – 96 hours any shift / 6-week schedule = $43/hour
• Level II – 144 hours any shift / 6-week schedule = $51/hour
• Level III – 216 hours any shift / 6-week week schedule = $59/hour

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
07/19/2026

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