PET Research Imaging Technologist - Radiology
Washington University in St. Louis
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- Pay
- $33 to $52
- an hour
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 9
- 11 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Washington University in St. Louis
Higher education · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Performs PET scans, administers radioactive tracers, provides patient care, and supports imaging for research and clinical studies.
- Maintains imaging equipment and the research PET facility, coordinates scanner and cyclotron scheduling, and manages supplies and safety compliance.
What you need
- Requires a bachelor's degree in science and two years of Staff Technologist experience.
- Requires Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire; must be able to lift 50 lbs. and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Basic Life SupportCertified Nuclear Medicine TechnologyNuclear Medicine TechnologyPositron Emission TomographyMedical Imaging DevicesElectronic Medical Record SystemsEpic EHRComputer LiteracyAnalytical ThinkingCritical ReasoningCommunicationTeamworkWorking IndependentlyMathematical Computation
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Perks
- 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Health insurance packages
- Metro transit U-Pass
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Caregiver leave
- Tuition
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Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
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.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Administers radioactive tracers to patients and participants.
Works independently in a busy department and maintains quality imaging for research and clinical studies.
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.
Working Conditions:
Laboratory environment with exposure to strong magnetic fields, radiation, fumes, and odors.
Must possess finger and manual dexterity and lift 50 lbs. and carry up to 30 lbs.
Must possess visual acuity, depth perception and color vision to perform laboratory operations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree - Science
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
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)
Work Experience:
Staff Technologist (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Computer Literacy, Critical Reasoning, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems, Epic EHR, Financial Systems, Logical Thinking, Mathematical Computation, Medical Imaging Devices, Positive Thinking, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Teamwork, Working Independently
Grade
C13-H
Salary Range
$33.95 - $52.63 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
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
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
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.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.