Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Veterans Health Administration; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Nuclear Medicine Section. The incumbent will independently perform routine, non-routine, research and new radionuclide studies, including PET/CT, under the direction of an Nuclear Medicine Physician.

Responsibilities include radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, quality control, and operation of imaging equipment, with emphasis on ALARA safety and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs a full range of routine radionuclide imaging studies by planar, tomographic (SPECT) and PET/CT techniques.
• Evaluates images and data and performs additional views as required.
• Calibrates and administers radiopharmaceuticals under an authorized user’s direction and performs quality control procedures.
• Operates imaging, laboratory, and computer instrumentation and adheres to ALARA radiation safety standards.
• Prepares, verifies and measures diagnostic radiopharmaceutical dosages and calculates isotope amounts.
• Provides patient care with an empathetic approach and assists with monitoring equipment and stress testing as needed.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an open continuous announcement until December 31, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Nuclear Medicine Section and is responsible for independently performing a full range of routine, non-routine, research and new radionuclide studies, to include PET/CT.

The responsibilities of the nuclear medicine technologist include an empathetic and instructional approach to patient care, the preparation, calibration and administration of radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of an authorized user (Nuclear Medicine Physician), the performance of quality control procedures, the operation of imaging, laboratory, and computer instrumentation and the application of accepted standards (ALARA) of radiation safety and protection.

Duties include, but not limited to: Independently performs a full range of routine radionuclide imaging studies of various organ systems by planar, tomographic (SPECT) and PET/CT techniques. Evaluates images and computer-generated data and performs additional views as required. The technologist must possess professional knowledge of the scientific principles, concepts and methodology of nuclear medicine technology to carry out a variety of diagnostic tests and verity results.

He/She must be knowledgeable of multiple physical facts of radionuclides, their use and their effect on the different body organs being imaged. The technologist must possess multidisciplinary skills in order to assist with stress tests by starting IV's, placing EKG leads, taking blood pressures and ensuring all monitoring equipment is functional.

In case of an emergency, the technologist provides oxygen, fluids, administers CPR and other life support when necessary while waiting for dedicated medical emergency staff to arrive. Prepares proper instruments, computers and auxiliary equipment and acquires images as indicated by protocols. Performs, monitors and documents monthly, quarterly and annual quality control procedures on equipment.

Maintains inventory of radioactive sources used for quality control and associated documentation. Assumes all the duties and responsibilities of a technologist in the operation and calibration of the PET/CT scanner and will be willing to receive the necessary training to engage in the daily operation of the PET/CT. Reviews the daily work schedule to anticipate radiopharmaceutical needs and places orders for the next day, including therapies.

Prepares, verifies and measures diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical dosages for patient and completes all associated paperwork. Calculates and calibrates isotope amounts. Employee utilizes NMIS system for calculation storage and reference as well as determining exact exposure rates for all procedures completed. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 07060F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $103424 – $134459/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government