Nuclear Medicine Technologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; White River Junction (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the White River Junction VA Health Care System. In this role, you will perform nuclear medicine procedures, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards, ultimately contributing to the well-being of veterans. A strong background in regulatory standards and excellent communication skills are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be U.S. citizen or meet VA policy for non-citizens.
• Certified by NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• Experience equivalent to GS-07 level required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Monitor quality control processes.

Skills

Knowledge of NRC regulations

Communication skills

Troubleshooting gamma camera equipment

Education

Certification in nuclear medicine technology

Job description

This Job Opportunity Announcement will be used to fill a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, GS-0601-9 position in Diagnostic Imaging Service at the White River Junction VA Health Care System in White River Junction, VT.

Duties

Nuclear Medicine Technologists are responsible for providing a wide range of specialized nuclear medicine procedures, including diagnostic imaging, radio-assay, evaluating abnormal results; using and maintaining equipment; setting up and monitoring quality control; working within guidelines from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Transportation (DOT), National Health Physics Program, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), among others.

Major duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing nuclear medicine procedures and diagnostics.
• Maintaining and calibrating equipment.
• Monitoring quality control processes.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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 is usually satisfied by completion of a recognized nuclear medicine technology program.

Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (applicable to current VHA employees in this occupation meeting the criteria).

Grade Determinations

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, GS-9

Experience: Completion of 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, demonstrating knowledge of NRC regulations, medical sciences, radioactive package handling, and ability to interpret Geiger-Mueller meters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to document radiation exposure, knowledge of medical events documentation, communication skills for post-therapy safety precautions, troubleshooting gamma camera equipment, and analyzing computer data for quality control.

Preferred Experience: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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The full performance level is GS-9; the grade at which an applicant may be selected is GS-9.

Physical Requirements: Bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, crawling, squatting, lifting, carrying, equipment manipulation, patient assistance, walking, standing, reading, communicating, and visual acuity required for the role.