Nuclear Medicine Technologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a full range of diagnostic radionuclide studies. Ideal candidates have certification in nuclear medicine technology and experience equivalent to GS-9 level. This role requires independent judgment in assessing scan quality, ensuring patient safety, and developing new imaging protocols.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Certification by NMTCB or ARRT required.
• Experience equivalent to GS-9 is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of radionuclide studies for diagnosis.
• Document and communicate radiation safety precautions.
• Analyze computer-generated data for quality.

Skills

Ability to produce and assess high-quality scans

Knowledge of physiologic processes

Ability to analyze increased radiation exposure

Education

Certification in nuclear medicine technology

Completion of NMTCB-recognized program or accredited program

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Serves as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Nuclear Medicine Department. Responsible for performing a full range of routine and non-routine radionuclide studies to aid in the diagnosis of various organ functional disorders.

Duties

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Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Certification: All applicants must be certified in nuclear medicine technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N). Certification eligibility requirements are normally satisfied by one of the following:
  • (1) Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program, OR
  • (2) Completion of a nuclear medicine technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) or other recognized accrediting agencies, culminating in a certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or master's degree. Educational programs must include structured clinical training sufficient to provide clinical competency in radiation safety, instrumentation, clinical procedures, and radio-pharmacy.

Grade Determinations

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, GS-11

Experience: For assignments above the journey level, the candidate must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9), directly related to the position being filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. Examples include:

• Documented excessive radiation exposure in the working environment
• Applied knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and making recommendations to the radiation safety officer (RSO).
• Communicated orally and in writing post iodine-131 therapy radiation safety precautions
• Troubleshot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems
• Analyzed computer-generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiated corrective measures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience, candidates must demonstrate all of the following:

1. Ability to produce and assess high-quality scans and quality control images using independent judgment to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results.
2. Knowledge and skill in use of ancillary equipment with understanding of how results affect the study outcome.
3. Knowledge of physiologic processes as they relate to altered radiopharmaceutical uptake and/or artefactual findings.
4. Ability to obtain, assess, and document pre-therapy patient preparation information and provide post-therapy patient education following proper administration of advanced therapy dose.
5. Ability to develop new protocols for imaging procedures.
6. Ability to analyze increased radiation exposure levels and recommend measures to reduce them.
7. Ability to analyze consequences of improper packaging of radioactive materials and take appropriate actions.

References:

VA Handbook 5005/125, Part II, Appendix G19

This position is above the full performance level, which is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected is GS-11.

Physical Requirements

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at that time.