Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Biomedical Res Imaging Ctr-426001 Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 06/22/2026 Application Deadline 07/08/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Medical Diagnostic Technician - Advanced Salary Grade Equivalent MH15 / GN13 Working Title Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist Position Number 20039429 Vacancy ID P021122 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. Occasional evenings/weekends. Position does not require on call shifts. The University is closed on major holidays; see https://hr.unc.edu/benefits/leave/holiday-calendar/.

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $66,032 - $85,705 - Additional 10% shift premium for 2nd shift. Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate MRI, MR/PET and PET/CT imaging services for the BRIC utilizing technical and administrative expertise. Technical areas of responsibility include providing for the safety of research subjects during research studies, and conducting MRI, MR/PET, PET/CT, and CT studies with and without the use of radioactive nuclides. Administrative areas of responsibility include ensuring proper use of the scheduling system for imaging research services, adherence to safety standards and SOPs, logging accurate machine time usage for billing purposes and managing relationships with multiple investigators. This work involves caring for research subjects and clinical patients of all ages, and levels of health. This includes children as young as 2 weeks of age and spanning adulthood. Applicants should have a high level of comfort in working with subjects/patients of all ages, and people ranging from the very healthy to those who are very ill and toward the end of life.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.

Management Preferences

• Training and/or experience in Positron Emission Tomography (PET), diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) is preferred, including knowledge of radiation safety principles and regulatory compliance, and the ability to troubleshoot imaging equipment and adapt protocols as needed.
• Prior experience with clinical research imaging or academic imaging. As the BRIC is a research facility that conducts clinical and research imaging, candidates should demonstrate a desire to work within the research environment as well as a clinical environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Due to the nature of research imaging, the ability to follow standardized imaging protocols, strong organizational and documentation skills, the ability to work independently and be self-directed, the ability to multi-task and a high level of professionalism is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with certification in in Nuclear Medicine and CT (or equivalent licensure or certification) is required.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/321023

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Medical Diagnostic Technician position.

• High school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of experience in preparing for and conducting radiology and maintaining patient records and files

• Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a related field

• Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 2 years of experience in preparing for and conducting radiology and maintaining patient records and files

• Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 2 years of preparing for and conducting radiology and maintaining patient records and files. (ex: 1 year of college and 1 year of experience)

• Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal at least 6 years of directly related experience (ex. 3 years of high school and 3 years of experience)

• None of the above

• • Describe your experience with PET, SPECT and CT imaging.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience in clinical research, including working directly with human research subjects?

• Yes

• No

• • What experience do you have following research protocols?

(Open Ended Question)