Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Aura Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Missouri is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in a patient-centered, faith-based care environment. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, acquire high-quality images, and collaborate with physicians to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

The role emphasizes radiation safety, compassionate patient education, and seamless teamwork within a multidisciplinary care team to deliver coordinated patient

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of nuclear medicine practices, radiopharmaceutical handling, and imaging processes.
• Commitment to radiation safety, quality, and patient well-being.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for educating and supporting patients and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for prescribed nuclear medicine procedures.
• Ensure radiation safety and compliance with applicable safety standards and protocols.
• Acquire and produce high-quality nuclear medicine images to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Provide compassionate patient and family education and support related to procedures and safety.

Skills

Nuclear medicine practices

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Role: Nuclear Medicine Technologist performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in a patient-centered, faith-based care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for prescribed nuclear medicine procedures.
• Ensure radiation safety and compliance with applicable safety standards and protocols.
• Acquire and produce high-quality nuclear medicine images to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Provide compassionate patient and family education and support related to procedures and safety.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of nuclear medicine practices, radiopharmaceutical handling, and imaging processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to radiation safety, quality, and patient well-being.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for educating and supporting patients and families.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.