Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Multi-Modality Technologist)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive may be authorized

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in the Omaha area seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Multi-Modality) at the GS-11 level to perform advanced clinical procedures using radioactive materials with a broad scope and complexity.

Candidates must hold NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification and CT certification (NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT)); experience with gamma cameras and PET/CT systems is desirable; duties include patient care, safety, and image optimization across modalities.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; English language proficiency essential.
• Certification: NMTCB or ARRT(N); CT certification (NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT));
• Two certifications are required for multi-modality operation and CT/NM merits.

Responsibilities

• Perform wide range of nuclear medicine procedures with multi-modality scope.
• Maintain safety and radiation protection and document exposures.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment and optimize study quality.
• Provide patient care throughout all procedure stages and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Contrast media knowledge

Protocol differentiation

Imaging parameter knowledge

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient care during procedures

CT/MR contraindications knowledge

Education

NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification

CT certification NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT)

Tools

Gamma camera

PET/CT systems

PET/MR imaging systems

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Multi-Modality Technologist)

Responsible for performing a wide range of specialized clinical procedures using radioactive materials at a higher level of duties which consists of significant scope and complexity, ranging in a wide variety.

A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

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). NMTCB or 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 accrediting agencies as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), culminating in a certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or master's degree. Educational programs must have structured clinical training sufficient to provide clinical competency in radiation safety, instrumentation, clinical procedures, and radio-pharmacy, as deemed acceptable by the NMTCB.

• NOTE: Technologists functioning as multi-modality technologists require additional specific certifications. For this assignment, the Multi-modality technologist must hold appropriate specific certifications in nuclear medicine (NMTCB or ARRT(N)), as well as CT (NMTCB(CT)) or ARRT (CT)).
• English Language Proficiency: NMTs must be proficient in spoken and written English

Grade Determinations

GS-11 Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Multi-Modality Technologist)

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. These include: Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment; Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them and make recommendations to the radiation safety officer (RSO); Ability to communicate orally and in writing post iodine-131 therapy radiation safety precautions; Ability to troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems; Ability to analyze computer generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiate corrective measures.

AND

Certification: (NMTCB or ARRT(N)), as well as CT (NMTCB(CT)) or ARRT (CT))

AND

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs:

• Knowledge of contrast media, side effects, medication allergic reactions, drug interactions, and extravasation assessment.
• Skill to differentiate multi-modality protocols and adjust protocols according to patient needs, body mass index, or area of interest.
• Knowledge of unique scanning and processing parameters required of multimodality imaging.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make simple repairs to PET/CT and/or PET/MR imaging systems.
• Ability to care for patients during all stages of the procedure and provide emergency response care when necessary.
• Knowledge of all contraindications for performing CT and/or MR scans.

Preferred Experience

NMTCB certification

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.

Physical Requirements

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.