Nuclear Medicine Technologist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technician to perform nuclear medicine studies and provide radiopharmaceutical support within the Radiology Department. Qualifications include one year of specialized experience or a Ph.D.

in Nuclear Medicine Technology (or a combination of education and experience). Preferred ARRT (Nuclear Medicine) certification but not required; US Citizens only.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience performing nuclear medicine studies and providing radiopharmaceutical support.
• Education may substitute for experience under the combined education/experience rule.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine studies and examinations in the Radiology Department.
• Provide technical support and therapeutic applications of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assist in quality control and patient preparation per protocol.

Skills

Nuclear medicine techniques

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Department of Radiology Nuclear Medicine Section in Bethesda, MD.

Duty hours will range within 0700 to 1600 with 1 hour lunch. On-call will vary after training.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Nuclear Medicine Technician

Radiology Certification:

Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (1) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements:

(1) Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a Doctor of Medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.

(2) Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that does not license that particular field or does not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence, as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing nuclear medicine studies and/or examinations; providing technical support; and providing therapeutic application of radiopharmaceuticals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Nuclear Medicine Technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Preferred Certification, but NOT Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) certification and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board certification is preferred, but not required.