Fusion Imaging Nuclear Medicine Technologist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform fusion imaging (PET/CT, SPECT/CT) and complex PET procedures with non-diagnostic low-dose CT. The role includes advanced radiopharmaceutical therapies and strict adherence to radiation safety and documentation standards.

Candidates must be certified or eligible in NMTCB or ARRT (N), be a US citizen, and demonstrate strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Certification in NMTCB or ARRT (N) is required or eligible, per NMTCB/ARRT guidelines.
• Must be a US citizen per basic eligibility.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion imaging using PET/CT and SPECT/CT.
• Conduct advanced radiopharmaceutical therapies as required.
• Maintain radiation safety, documentation, and quality control practices.

Skills

Fusion imaging

Image quality assessment

Radiation safety

CT/MR knowledge

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

NMTCB/ARRT (N) certification eligible

Tools

Gamma camera

Quality control equipment

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform fusion imaging (PET/CT, SPECT/CT) and complex PET procedures with non-diagnostic low-dose CT. The role includes advanced radiopharmaceutical therapies and strict adherence to radiation safety and documentation standards.

Candidates must be certified or eligible in NMTCB or ARRT (N), be a US citizen, and demonstrate strong English proficiency.