Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead / UKHC

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Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead / UKHC

Posting Details

Requisition Number RE52003

Working Title Nuclear Medicine Tech Lead / UKHC

Department Name H3130 : Gill Heart Institute

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 12

Salary Range $30.00-53.67 / hour

Type of Position Staff Position

Time Status Full-Time

Required Education AS

Required Related Experience 2 yrs

Required License / Registration / Certification Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to and exceeding 50 lbs; risk of injury from handling equipment and materials; exposure to radiation and bloodborne / airborne pathogens; and risk of cuts / punctures.

Shift

Primarily Monday – Friday, day shift; will include call.

Job Summary

Primary focus for this position will be Cardiac Nuclear services, but will also serve as a back-up for general and PET / CT nuclear services. The person in this position is required to meet all Job Responsibilities of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, as well as additional duties in a peer leadership capacity to facilitate operations. Leadership duties include, performing QA; directing resources throughout the day; ensuring compliance for policies and procedures in daily operations; working with operations to implement process changes, quality improvement initiatives and accreditation processes; serving as a resource for faculty and research coordinators across the enterprise spectrum to support nuclear medicine services; and other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge of Cardiology and General Nuclear Medicine; teamwork, leading through change, leadership skills, critical thinking, time management, attention to detail, high-touch patient experience, maintain composure in high stress environment, excellent communicator, flexible, ability to work in a teaching environment, managing competing priorities, and radiation safety.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education / Experience

Preferred Five Years Of Nuclear Medicine Experience

Deadline to Apply

10 / 30 / 2025

University EEO Statement

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.

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