Faculty position, Chief of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology

Job Overview

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking an A ‑certified or eligible nuclear medicine physician to serve as Section Chief of Nuclear Medicine in the Department of Radiology. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in pediatric oncologic imaging and will be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee and a DEA license.

St. Jude hosts a focused pediatric radiology program that embraces cutting‑edge imaging modalities, including a 4‑state‑of‑the‑art MRI suite, expanded field‑of‑view PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and advanced AI and AI‑quantification core laboratories. The Nuclear Medicine section serves children with cancer, sickle‑cell disease, and other catastrophic illnesses and integrates clinical trials, theranostics, and translational research.

• Interpret PET/CT and nuclear medicine exams and prescribe nuclear medicine procedures.
• Direct technologists on nuclear medicine procedures as needed.
• Provide consultation services on imaging indications and interpretations to clinical staff and faculty.
• Participate actively in weekly multidisciplinary conferences and other educational conferences.
• Collaborate daily with radiology faculty colleagues in the reading room.
• Provide night/weekend call backup to after‑hours imaging services for fluoroscopy and other remote teleradiology services.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to perform, supervise and interpret diagnostic imaging procedures on all ages of children and young adults.

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certification (or eligibility) with the A  or ABNM and fellowship training in pediatric radiology or oncologic nuclear imaging.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Tennessee and a DEA license.
• Strong clinical acumen, collaborative nature, and interpersonal skills.
• Academic rank will depend on experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates should submit a CV directly online. For additional information, contact Andrew Smith, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Radiology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (e‑mail: Andrew.smith).

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Jude does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, genetic information, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, veteran status, or disabled veteran status with respect to employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. St. Jude engages in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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