CareerPlan

PET Research Imaging Technologist - Radiology

Washington University Medical Campus, USFull-time$71k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Performs Positron Emission (PET) scans, manages the research PET facility, and supervises imaging aspects of PET research projects for the Radiological Sciences Research Division.

Role type

PET Research Imaging Technologist

Builds

Research imaging studies and clinical PET scans

Domain

Medical Imaging / Nuclear Medicine

Required skills

Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Medical Imaging Devices, Certified Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT), Basic Life Support, Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration

Preferred skills

Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems, Epic EHR, Financial Systems, Mathematical Computation

Technologies

Epic EHR, Washington University Financial Information System

Responsibilities

Administers radioactive tracers to patients and participants; Performs PET scans on subjects enrolled by investigators; Monitors and performs preventive maintenance on tomography and relevant ancillary equipment; Supervises scheduling of scanner time and coordinates scheduling of cyclotron bombardment; Purchases and manages supplies used in research imaging procedures; Ensures laboratory and work area comply with MIR health and safety policies.

Seniority

Staff Technologist (2 Years experience)