Nuclear Medicine Technologist: PET/CT & SPECT Mastery

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Nuclear Medicine Technologists to perform advanced imaging (PET/CT - SPECT/CT - PET/MR) and therapeutic procedures with radiopharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, quality control, and adherence to NRC/DOT/OSHA/VA regulations. Candidates must be certified NMTCB or ARRT (N) with accredited training, plus strong English proficiency and clinical training in radiation safety.

Qualifications

• Applicants pending required licensure may be referred but not hired until all requirements are met.
• Must be certified in nuclear medicine technology by NMTCB or ARRT (N)
• NMTCB or ARRT certification eligibility requirements are normally satisfied by program completion
• Educational programs must have structured clinical training in radiation safety and radiopharmacy
• English Language Proficiency

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of complex nuclear medicine procedures including diagnostic imaging and therapy with unsealed radioactive materials.
• Calculate, prepare, assay, and administer radiopharmaceutical doses per prescription.
• Maintain equipment and quality control procedures.
• Follow NRC/DOT/OSHA/VA regulations and safety guidelines.
• Explain procedures and obtain patient information; position patients for imaging; ensure patient comfort.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Quality control

Radiation safety

Education

Certification NMTCB/ARRT (N)

NMTCB/ARRT eligibility via accredited program

Structured clinical training in radiation safety and radiopharmacy

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

Gamma cameras

Dose calibrators

GM survey meters

Well counters

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Nuclear Medicine Technologists to perform advanced imaging (PET/CT - SPECT/CT - PET/MR) and therapeutic procedures with radiopharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, quality control, and adherence to NRC/DOT/OSHA/VA regulations. Candidates must be certified NMTCB or ARRT (N) with accredited training, plus strong English proficiency and clinical training in radiation safety.