Theranostic Charge - RT(T) - or- R.T.(N)/CNMT

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Theranostic Charge Lead for its new Theranostics Program in the Radiation Oncology Theranostics Department at the Center for Advanced Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. This full-time role is primarily focused on theranostic therapy services rather than imaging and serves as an operational anchor for the service line. Candidates may qualify as either a Radiation Therapist (RT(T)) or a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (R.T.(N)/CNMT), provided they have theranostic experience.

The lead coordinates daily therapy workflow, supports staff, helps maintain radiation safety compliance and program readiness, and supports timely radiopharmaceutical therapy delivery. The role also serves as a primary technologist resource for treatment services and program growth. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on eight-hour day shifts, with varied start times around 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Theranostic experience.
• For the Nuclear Medicine Technologist pathway: CNMT or R.T.(N) certification and an associate degree, trade school equivalency, or higher.
• For the Radiation Therapist pathway: completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program and ARRT Board Certification (RT(T)).
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (as applicable to the Nuclear Medicine pathway).
• IEMA certification for Illinois locations, excluding MRI, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine.
• 5–10 years of experience.
• Less than 2 years of supervisor experience.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
• Experience with therapeutic radiopharmaceutical administration.
• Experience with hot lab or radiopharmaceutical preparation workflow.
• 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

• Coordinate and support day-to-day theranostic therapy workflow.
• Ensure radiation safety compliance and program readiness.
• Provide staff support and serve as an operational lead.
• Support timely delivery of radiopharmaceutical therapies.
• Serve as the primary technologist resource for theranostic treatment and program growth.
• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures.
• Perform studies independently, in on-call situations, with portable exams, and at other sites as required by the work area.
• Manage shift operations, including assignments and lunch schedules, and adjust priorities and assignments to meet customer needs.
• Serve as a clinical resource for technologists by problem-solving, assisting with difficult exams, and mentoring.
• Serve as the clinical liaison between the team and supervisor, communicating and escalating information appropriately.
• Delegate tasks to support proper daily operations and assume supervisor responsibilities in the supervisor’s absence.
• Assist with the development and training of students and new employees, and provide continuing education and mentorship to Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree