Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET Imaging & Therapy

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO seeks a Radiopharmacy/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, performing scans, measuring radioactivity, and ensuring radiation safety. CNMT certification is required; two years of Nuclear Medicine experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Understanding of nuclear medicine terminology and procedures.
• Familiarity with cardiology and diagnostic imaging.
• Experience supporting radiopharmaceutical procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares stock solutions and calculates doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Calibrates equipment and performs diagnostic studies as prescribed.
• Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters and detectors.
• Administers therapeutic doses under physician direction.
• Adheres to radiation safety procedures and patient safety protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients and assists during examinations and research studies.

Skills

Cardiology

Communication

Echocardiography

Medical Terminology

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO seeks a Radiopharmacy/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, performing scans, measuring radioactivity, and ensuring radiation safety. CNMT certification is required; two years of Nuclear Medicine experience is preferred.