Nuclear Medicine Technologist; PRN​/South County; Cardiology

Position Summary

Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing a variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures.

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129

• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses and administers doses under the direction of a physician.
• Calibrates equipment. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.
• Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors.
• Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician.
• Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Renders appropriate patient care. Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assists them during procedures. Performs PET and other designated research studies in accordance with necessary study procedures so that studies are completed as designed.

Job Location /

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Nuclear Medicine (2 Years)

Not Applicable

A driver's license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Cardiology Clinical Research, Communication, Echocardiography, Medical Terminology

C13-H

$33.95 - $52.63 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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