Job Description
Summary Nuclear Medicine Technologists have responsibility for providing a wide range of specialized nuclear medicine procedures, including diagnostic imaging, therapy with unsealed radioactive materials, in-vivo or in-vitro cell labeling; evaluating abnormal results; setting up and monitoring quality control; working within guidelines from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, National Health Physics Program, Occupational Safety and Health Association among others. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Open to all US Citizens. If you are an internal applicant/current federal employee, you should apply to the internal announcement linked below CBSS-12956046-26-CB. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Duties Nuclear Medicine Technologists (NMT) perform a broad range of imaging and non-imaging nuclear medicine studies using radiopharmaceuticals and specialized diagnostic equipment. A professional-level expertise in nuclear medicine technology, including related principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biomedical science, and radiation safety are required. Major Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare, assay, and administer radiopharmaceutical doses by injection, inhalation or ingestion Be proficient in introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiopharmaceuticals and /or medications Obtain pertinent clinical data from the patient, electronic chart, requisition, and interviewing the patient and / or family Move wheelchair and litter patients safely using ergonomic methods of patient transfer Operate nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras Dose calibrators for various patient procedures Be knowledgeable regarding possible side effects of radiopharmaceuticals and medications Take immediate action to remedy any noted effects Knowledgeable in three dimensional anatomy Instruct patient, family and nursing staff in radiation safety precautions Properly monitor and store any radioactive waste for disposal Demonstrate a thorough understanding of personnel requiring film badges Determine exposure patters and recommend actions to reduce exposure levels Assure all Nuclear Medicine, Medical Center, VISN and Radiation Safety policies are effectively followed Work Schedule : Monday- Friday | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm CST || Mandatory On-Call After Hour Duty Telework : Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement # : 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents ). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and i