Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist: PET/CT & SPECT

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Multi-Modality Technologist) at the Portland VA Healthcare System conducts PET/CT and fusion imaging procedures with radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring patient safety and diagnostic quality. The role requires NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification and demonstrates advanced duties within a GS-11 framework.

Responsibilities include image acquisition, protocol optimization, and collaboration with radiologists.

Qualifications

• Certification in nuclear medicine by NMTCB or ARRT(N) is required
• Active NMTCB/ARRT(N) certification status or eligibility is required
• English language proficiency required
• Credential maintenance is required for ongoing employment
• Experience with fusion imaging (PET/CT/SPECT-CT) preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and manage safety
• Coordinate patient scheduling and exams with radiology services
• Maintain quality control and calibration of imaging equipment
• Ensure ALARA principles and radiation safety for patients and staff

Skills

Nuclear medicine

PET/CT

Multi-modality imaging

Radiation safety

Patient care

Quality control

CT imaging

Image processing

Education

Nuclear Medicine program

NMTCB/ARRT-accredited program

Tools

PET/CT scanner

SPECT-CT

Fusion imaging

Job description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Multi-Modality Technologist) at the Portland VA Healthcare System conducts PET/CT and fusion imaging procedures with radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring patient safety and diagnostic quality. The role requires NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification and demonstrates advanced duties within a GS-11 framework.

Responsibilities include image acquisition, protocol optimization, and collaboration with radiologists.