Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Imaging Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Medical Imaging Service, Nuclear Medicine program seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at GS-11 level. The role is fully functional as Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technologist and works independently.

Applicants may be referred if education or certification requirements are pending; citizenship and NMTCB/ARRT certification are required. Emphasis on quality scans, radiation safety, protocol development, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Certification in nuclear medicine technology by NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• Program completion from NMTCB-recognized, JRCNMT-accredited, or DOE-recognized schools with clinical training.
• Structured clinical training ensuring competency in radiation safety, instrumentation, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality scans and quality control images with independent judgment.
• Apply knowledge of radiopharmaceutical uptake and artefacts in studies.
• Obtain and document pre-therapy information and provide post-therapy education.
• Develop and implement new imaging protocols and optimize safety measures.

Skills

Quality imaging

Independent judgment

Radiopharmaceutical safety

Protocol development

Education

NMTCB/ARRT certification

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Medical Imaging Service, Nuclear Medicine program seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at GS-11 level. The role is fully functional as Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technologist and works independently.

Applicants may be referred if education or certification requirements are pending; citizenship and NMTCB/ARRT certification are required. Emphasis on quality scans, radiation safety, protocol development, and patient education.