Nuclear Med Tech

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated ability to perform PET and PET / CT imaging and related tasks including subject and equipment preparation.
2. Demonstrated ability to review and follow study documentation and standard operating procedures to perform scans and other procedures correctly.
3. Skilled in performing quality control (QC) procedures on imaging and ancillary equipment with ability to identify equipment malfunction during QC and imaging procedures. Ability to fix problems or notify the appropriate individual(s) for repair and maintain associated records.
4. Skilled in administration of radioactive doses including ability to measure doses, adjust and appropriately dispose of excess. Ability to maintain accurate records of dispensation and administration.
5. Ability to follow radiation safety guidelines (ALARA) to limit dose exposures to self and others.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program and an approved Radiologic Technology Program for Computed Tomography.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Performs specialized testing procedures appropriate to specialty in such areas as radiology, ophthalmology, and ultrasonography. 2. Reviews patient’s chart, patient’s condition, and physician’s notes to plan and determine method of testing. Positions patients. 3. Sets up, operates, and maintains equipment to conduct tests and procedures appropriate to specialty. 4. Provides information to patients concerning specific tests and procedures. Reads and interprets obtained images. Records test results. Identifies and reports abnormalities. 5. Coordinates processing of slides and film. Instructs and acts as a source of information on testing techniques, procedures, and equipment operation. 6. Schedules patient appointments and originates billing paperwork. Reviews and prepares financial paperwork related to clinical activities. 7. Assists in research projects by analyzing and compiling patient information. 8. Creates visual aids for lecture presentations and publications. 9. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. 10. Performs additional functions related to clinical activities.

Required Education and Experience Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree, or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Job Posting Date

02/26/2026

Job Category

Technician

Bargaining Unit

L34

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade D

Compensation Grade Profile

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Location

300 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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