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:

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

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

Grade

C13-H

Salary Range

$32.73 - $50.74 / 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.