Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Independent Role

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Medical Imaging Service, Nuclear Medicine program seeks a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist at the GS-11 level. The role requires independent operation and advanced skills in nuclear medicine and radiation safety.

Applicants must meet NMTCB/ARRT (N) certification and related qualifications. Responsibilities include producing high-quality scans, processing pre-therapy information, and developing imaging protocols

Qualifications

• Certification in nuclear medicine technology (NMTCB or ARRT N) is required.
• Experience producing and assessing high-quality nuclear medicine scans.
• Ability to develop new imaging protocols and optimize procedures.

Responsabilités

• Produce and assess high-quality scans and QC images.
• Obtain, assess, and document pre-therapy patient preparation information.
• Develop and implement new imaging protocols.
• Analyze radiation exposure and recommend reduction measures.
• Ensure safe packaging and handling of radioactive material.

Connaissances

High-quality scans

Nuclear medicine knowledge

Pre-therapy prep documentation

Protocol development

Radiation safety awareness

Image quality assessment

Formation

NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification

Outils

Radiation safety instrumentation

Quality control equipment

Description du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Medical Imaging Service, Nuclear Medicine program seeks a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist at the GS-11 level. The role requires independent operation and advanced skills in nuclear medicine and radiation safety.

Applicants must meet NMTCB/ARRT (N) certification and related qualifications. Responsibilities include producing high-quality scans, processing pre-therapy information, and developing imaging protocols