PS Nuclear Medicine Tech
University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT · 5 mo ago
Healthcare$43.56–$56.19/hrFull-time
Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities
- Radiopharmaceutical Preparation & Administration
- 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.
- 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
- Affords assistance 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
- 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.
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) as a R.T. (CT) (ARRT) is required within one year of hire date.
- One Of The Following Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification:
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- ARRT Registration as Nuclear Medicine Technology R.T. (N)(ARRT)
Preferences
- 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.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN44314B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
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.
Department: 00877 - Radiology Clinical
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $43.56-$56.19
Close Date: 8/20/2026
Open Until Filled
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