Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging Specialist (PRN)

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – St. Louis is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.

This PRN role requires completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program and eligibility for ARRT-N/CNMT or equivalent certification within 6 months of hire, with a focus on image quality and patient safety. Primary responsibilities include operating cameras, processing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring accurate data and lead markers for PACS

Qualifications

• Completion of Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning; reports problems or malfunctions.
• Maintains a clean and orderly department.
• Works in a state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – St. Louis is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.

This PRN role requires completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program and eligibility for ARRT-N/CNMT or equivalent certification within 6 months of hire, with a focus on image quality and patient safety. Primary responsibilities include operating cameras, processing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring accurate data and lead markers for PACS