Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN) - Cardiology

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

114d • $32 - $50

About The Position

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

Requirements

• A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Nuclear Medicine (2 Years) work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology Clinical Research
• Communication
• Echocardiography
• Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed