Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging. The position requires certification and relevant education, along with the ability to work under stressful conditions. Opportunities for continuous employment will be available through an open announcement.

Qualifications

• Certified in nuclear medicine technology by the NMTCB or ARRT.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion imaging procedures such as PET/CT, SPECT/CT.
• Ensure radiation safety and manage radionuclide therapies.

Skills

Ability to produce and assess high-quality fusion and quality control images

Understand physiologic processes

Recognize system errors

Education

Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program

Completion of a program accredited by the JRCNMT

Job description

The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking to hire one (1) Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT).

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until August 29, 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications is June 12, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st and 15th of each month.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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). (Please upload certification)
• Educational Requirements: Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program, or completion of a program accredited by the JRCNMT or other recognized agencies, culminating in a certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or master's degree. Programs must include structured clinical training in radiation safety, instrumentation, procedures, and radio-pharmacy. (Please upload certification)
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

May qualify under the Grandfathering Provision if applicable.

Grade Determinations

• Experience: One year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level, demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to produce and assess high-quality fusion and quality control images, use ancillary equipment, understand physiologic processes, and recognize system errors.

Higher-level duties involve significant scope, complexity, and independence, including performing fusion imaging procedures such as PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and PET/MR.

Preferred Experience

Professional knowledge of nuclear medicine technology, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biomedical sciences. Responsibilities include functional studies, radionuclide injections, use of specialized equipment, radiation safety, radionuclide therapies, and database management.

Reference

For more information, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

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

Physical Requirements

This position involves long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Exposure to infected patients, contaminated materials, and possibly combative patients is possible. The incumbent must be flexible, mature, and capable of working effectively in stressful situations and shifting priorities.