Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Imaging Technologist

Washington University in St. Louis; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Radiology/Nuclear Medicine professional to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies.

The role involves calibrating equipment, conducting scans, and ensuring patient safety under physician supervision. Ideal candidates have CNMT certification and at least 2 years in Nuclear Medicine, with strong communication and radiology terminology skills.

Qualifications

• CNMT certification is required or preferred for this role.
• Two years of Nuclear Medicine work experience are required.
• Diploma not required; drives eligibility for the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares stock solutions, calculates doses and administers radiopharmaceutical doses under physician direction.
• Calibrates equipment and performs diagnostic studies with scanners to image organs.
• Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters and scintillation detectors.
• Administers therapeutic radiopharmaceutical doses under physician direction.
• Follows radiation safety techniques and disposal procedures for radioactive materials.
• Explains procedures to patients and assists them; conducts PET and related research per protocol.

Skills

Cardiology Clinical Research

Communication

Echocardiography

Medical Terminology

Education

CNMT - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Nuclear Medicine experience (2 Years)

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Radiology/Nuclear Medicine professional to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies.

The role involves calibrating equipment, conducting scans, and ensuring patient safety under physician supervision. Ideal candidates have CNMT certification and at least 2 years in Nuclear Medicine, with strong communication and radiology terminology skills.