PET Research Imaging Technologist - Radiology

Washington University in St. Louis

6d • $33 - $51

About The Position

Performs Positron Emission (PET) scans, manages the research PET facility, and supervises imaging aspects of PET research projects for the Radiological Sciences Research Division. Also provides essential patient care associates with PET research subjects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree - Science
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Staff Technologist (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Thinking
• Computer Literacy
• Critical Reasoning
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems
• Financial Systems
• Logical Thinking
• Mathematical Computation
• Medical Imaging Devices
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Responsibilities

• Performs PET scans on subjects enrolled by investigators and collaborators of the division of Radiological Sciences in an organized and timely fashion.
• Renders appropriate patient care.
• Monitors and performs preventive maintenance on tomography and relevant ancillary equipment to ensure operation in accordance with MIR and manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Supervises scheduling of scanner time and coordinates scheduling of cyclotron bombardment for subjects to be imaged.
• Purchases and manages supplies used in research imaging procedures, using Washington University Financial Information System in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensures laboratory and work area comply with MIR health and safety policies and procedures with no violations.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level