Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Advanced Imaging

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Philadelphia (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (GS-11) to perform advanced imaging procedures and ensure high-quality results.

Qualifications include NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification, U.S. citizenship, and English proficiency; assignments involve complex imaging, quality management, and potential advanced therapies under supervision. The position is part of a continuous announcement, with vacancies referred as they open.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification.
• U.S. citizenship is required for appointment.
• English language proficiency required (spoken and written).
• Educational programs must include clinical training in radiation safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assess nuclear medicine scans with independent judgement.
• Operate ancillary equipment and assess study outcomes.
• Develop and implement imaging protocols and measure quality.
• Engage in advanced therapies (yttrium-90, radium, palliative bone pain).
• Provide patient education before and after therapy.

Skills

Image quality

Independent judgement

Radiation safety

Clinical instruction

Quality control

Education

NMTCB certification

ARRT (N) certification

Tools

SPECT/CT systems

Quality control equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (GS-11) to perform advanced imaging procedures and ensure high-quality results.

Qualifications include NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification, U.S. citizenship, and English proficiency; assignments involve complex imaging, quality management, and potential advanced therapies under supervision. The position is part of a continuous announcement, with vacancies referred as they open.