Nuclear Medicine Theranostic Technologist - RT(T) - or- R.T.(N)/CNMT

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

BJC HealthCare is seeking a technologist for a new theranostics program in the Radiation Oncology Theranostics Department at the Center for Advanced Medicine (CAM), located at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Candidates must have theranostic experience and may qualify as either a Radiation Therapist (RT(T)) or a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (R.T.(N)/CNMT). The role serves as the primary technologist for theranostic treatment and involves theranostic therapy services and radiation safety compliance. Delivering theranostic treatments and two or more years of relevant experience are preferred. The technologist may rotate to CAM PET/CT or the Brachy department as needed.

The general role purpose is to perform nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging, therapeutic procedures, and quality control. The position is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, with eight-hour shifts and varied start times around 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Theranostic experience.
• For Nuclear Medicine Technologists: CNMT or R.T.(N) certification and an associate degree, trade school equivalency, or higher.
• For Radiation Therapists: completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program and ARRT Board Certification (RT(T)).
• Nuclear medicine technologist certification listed as a minimum requirement.
• IEMA certification for Illinois, excluding MRI.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering theranostic treatments.
• Two or more years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
• Experience with therapeutic radiopharmaceutical administration.
• Experience with hot lab or radiopharmaceutical preparation workflows.
• Radiation safety experience.
• Radiotracer or nuclear medicine technologist experience.
• Radiation oncology or theranostic therapy support experience.
• Radiation Therapist (RT(T)) experience in brachytherapy and theranostics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technologist for theranostic treatment.
• Provide theranostic therapy services.
• Maintain radiation safety compliance.
• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures.
• Perform nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging, therapeutic procedures, and quality control.
• Perform studies independently, in on-call situations, on portable exams, and at other sites as required by the work area.
• Rotate to CAM PET/CT or the Brachy department as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree