U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Fusion Imaging Technologist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $79,112.00/yr - $102,840.00/yr
Summary This is an
OPEN CONTINUOUS announcement
until December 31 - 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available or until positions are filled. These positions are eligible for recruitment/relocation incentives for highly qualified candidates. The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center - Nuclear Medicine Service - is currently recruiting for two Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Fusion Imaging Technologist) positions in Oklahoma City - OK.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency
[NMTs] must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - of this part
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)
NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification eligibility requirements are normally satisfied by one of the following: (1) Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program - OR (2) Completion of a nuclear medicine technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) - or other accrediting agencies as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) - culminating in a certificate - associate - baccalaureate - or master's degree
Educational programs must have structured clinical training sufficient to provide clinical competency in radiation safety - instrumentation - clinical procedures - and radio-pharmacy - as deemed acceptable by the NMTCB
NOTE: Technologists functioning as multi-modality technologists require additional specific certifications as stated in assignment descriptions below
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: GS-11 Experience
For assignments above the journey level - the candidate must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled - and must fully meet the KSAs at that level
Next Lower Grade Level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities KSAs: Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment
Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them and make recommendations to the radiation safety officer (RSO)
Ability to communicate orally and in writing post iodine-131 therapy radiation safety precautions
Ability to troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems
Ability to analyze computer-generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiate corrective measures
GS-11 Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Ability to produce and assess high quality fusion and quality control images using independent judgement to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results
Practical knowledge and skill in the use of ancillary equipment with an understanding of how the results will affect the study outcome
Knowledge of physiologic processes as they relate to altered radiopharmaceutical uptake and/or artefactual findings
Knowledge of CT and/or MR radiographic techniques utilized in quality control and acquisition parameters
Ability to recognize and correct fusion imaging system errors
Preferred Experience: Have experience performing specialized/complex imaging procedures – such as rest and stress myocardial perfusion – hepatobiliary – hemangioma – lasix renal – captopril renal – brain – cisternogram – tumor – oncological – infection studies – SPECT/CT – PET/CT and advanced therapies
Assists supervising Physician – Physician Assistant in the cardiac stress lab while performing exercise or pharmaceutical stress exams associated with myocardial perfusion imaging
Specialized/complex procedures may require administration of interventional drugs – such as regadenoson – adenosine – lasix – cholecystokenin – SSKI – glucola – and other drugs – under the supervision of a physician/physician assistant and using special techniques for administering radiopharmaceuticals
Advanced therapies may include but are not limited to Y-90 – Ra223 and palliative bone pain therapies
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
This position is listed as above full performance level at the GS-11
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service.
Duties
Duties: Verifies patient identity to comply with medical center and service policy – physician order for the procedure – and pregnancy status of females – when appropriate
Evaluates the individual needs of the adult and older adult patient and provides appropriate care/support
Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency conditions by initiating a call for assistance – administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary – and maintaining intravenous fluids – oxygen and other life-support assistance until dedicated medical emergency staff arrives
Assuring that any pre-study preparation has been completed – such as hydration – voiding – bowel cleansing – suspension of interfering drugs – blood serum glucose assessments – intravenous line and/or bladder catheter placement before any procedures are started
Be proficient in introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiopharmaceuticals and medications
Transfers wheelchair and litter patients onto imaging table safely using ergonomic methods/lifting devices
Receives radioactive material (RAM) packages and monitors RAM package for external exposure and removable contamination
Documents package receipt
Enters the radioactive material into inventory – stores radioactive material appropriately – defaces RAM package – and properly disposes of packaging material
Maintains record for review/inspection
Prepares – assays – and administers radiopharmaceutical doses by injection – inhalation – or ingestion as prescribed by the physician
Radio-labels blood components following VHA Radio labeled Blood Directive and departmental policies
Performs – evaluates – and monitors quality control measures of specialized equipment including all nuclear medicine equipment used in the performance of nuclear imaging – non-imaging studies – and ancillary equipment and records acquired data daily – i.e. – gamma cameras – SPECT/CT – PET/CT systems – thyroid probe and uptake – GM meters – dose calibrators – well counters – Intego Infusion system – Crash cart
Adjust and maintain equipment
Verifying accuracy of ECG gating and operates and maintains ancillary devices – i.e. – EKG machines – BP machines – case/treadmill machine – glucometer
Knowledge regarding possible side effects of radiopharmaceuticals and other medications – such as Lasix – kinevac – captopril – adenosine – and lexiscan
With minimal supervision from senior level staff/supervisory technologist (when necessary) – perform a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging – non-imaging – in-vitro and therapeutic procedures – including highly specialized computer assisted studies – such as gated – tomographic quantitative and fused imaging
Knowledgeable in 3D and cross-sectional anatomy
Schedules patients for exams when necessary following departmental and VHA scheduling directives
Assisting the Nuclear Medicine Physician in performing a wide variety of advanced radiopharmaceutical therapies including – but not limited to 1-131 – Y-90 – Sm-153 and Ra-223
Correctly administer radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients following hospital/departmental protocols
Perform daily room surveys and weekly wipe testing per departmental policy
Secures and stores radioactive material and sealed sources to prevent unauthorized access or removal
Uses personnel monitoring devices to measure external radiation exposure and bioassay to detect internal contamination
Disposes of radioactive waste by segregating – monitoring – labeling – and transferring waste to appropriate storage areas
Releases waste through the decay in storage
Defaces radiation symbols and wording before discarding/transferring packages
Records waste disposal data in the Hot Lab information system
The incumbent identifies unsafe or unsanitary conditions which may impose danger to self – customers – employees – or property – and understands processes to follow through to abate and/or minimize the impending hazard
Assists Supervisor in developing – revising – and maintaining procedure manuals May make recommendations to the Chief – Nuclear Medicine Service and appropriate administrative staff regarding equipment purchases – modifications – and construction within the department
Provides technical information when requested
Participates in clinician research activities – pharmaceutical clinical trials – and proposed new uses of radiopharmaceuticals
Participates in Tracer Observations and EOC rounds monthly
Must have the ability to work in a team oriented environment with multiple disciplines to include internal and external customers
Performs other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 51689A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $79,112.00/yr - $102,840.00/yr
Summary This is an
OPEN CONTINUOUS announcement
until December 31 - 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available or until positions are filled. These positions are eligible for recruitment/relocation incentives for highly qualified candidates. The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center - Nuclear Medicine Service - is currently recruiting for two Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Fusion Imaging Technologist) positions in Oklahoma City - OK.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency
[NMTs] must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - of this part
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)
NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification eligibility requirements are normally satisfied by one of the following: (1) Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program - OR (2) Completion of a nuclear medicine technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) - or other accrediting agencies as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) - culminating in a certificate - associate - baccalaureate - or master's degree
Educational programs must have structured clinical training sufficient to provide clinical competency in radiation safety - instrumentation - clinical procedures - and radio-pharmacy - as deemed acceptable by the NMTCB
NOTE: Technologists functioning as multi-modality technologists require additional specific certifications as stated in assignment descriptions below
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: GS-11 Experience
For assignments above the journey level - the candidate must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled - and must fully meet the KSAs at that level
Next Lower Grade Level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities KSAs: Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment
Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them and make recommendations to the radiation safety officer (RSO)
Ability to communicate orally and in writing post iodine-131 therapy radiation safety precautions
Ability to troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems
Ability to analyze computer-generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiate corrective measures
GS-11 Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Ability to produce and assess high quality fusion and quality control images using independent judgement to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results
Practical knowledge and skill in the use of ancillary equipment with an understanding of how the results will affect the study outcome
Knowledge of physiologic processes as they relate to altered radiopharmaceutical uptake and/or artefactual findings
Knowledge of CT and/or MR radiographic techniques utilized in quality control and acquisition parameters
Ability to recognize and correct fusion imaging system errors
Preferred Experience: Have experience performing specialized/complex imaging procedures – such as rest and stress myocardial perfusion – hepatobiliary – hemangioma – lasix renal – captopril renal – brain – cisternogram – tumor – oncological – infection studies – SPECT/CT – PET/CT and advanced therapies
Assists supervising Physician – Physician Assistant in the cardiac stress lab while performing exercise or pharmaceutical stress exams associated with myocardial perfusion imaging
Specialized/complex procedures may require administration of interventional drugs – such as regadenoson – adenosine – lasix – cholecystokenin – SSKI – glucola – and other drugs – under the supervision of a physician/physician assistant and using special techniques for administering radiopharmaceuticals
Advanced therapies may include but are not limited to Y-90 – Ra223 and palliative bone pain therapies
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
This position is listed as above full performance level at the GS-11
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service.
Duties
Duties: Verifies patient identity to comply with medical center and service policy – physician order for the procedure – and pregnancy status of females – when appropriate
Evaluates the individual needs of the adult and older adult patient and provides appropriate care/support
Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency conditions by initiating a call for assistance – administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary – and maintaining intravenous fluids – oxygen and other life-support assistance until dedicated medical emergency staff arrives
Assuring that any pre-study preparation has been completed – such as hydration – voiding – bowel cleansing – suspension of interfering drugs – blood serum glucose assessments – intravenous line and/or bladder catheter placement before any procedures are started
Be proficient in introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiopharmaceuticals and medications
Transfers wheelchair and litter patients onto imaging table safely using ergonomic methods/lifting devices
Receives radioactive material (RAM) packages and monitors RAM package for external exposure and removable contamination
Documents package receipt
Enters the radioactive material into inventory – stores radioactive material appropriately – defaces RAM package – and properly disposes of packaging material
Maintains record for review/inspection
Prepares – assays – and administers radiopharmaceutical doses by injection – inhalation – or ingestion as prescribed by the physician
Radio-labels blood components following VHA Radio labeled Blood Directive and departmental policies
Performs – evaluates – and monitors quality control measures of specialized equipment including all nuclear medicine equipment used in the performance of nuclear imaging – non-imaging studies – and ancillary equipment and records acquired data daily – i.e. – gamma cameras – SPECT/CT – PET/CT systems – thyroid probe and uptake – GM meters – dose calibrators – well counters – Intego Infusion system – Crash cart
Adjust and maintain equipment
Verifying accuracy of ECG gating and operates and maintains ancillary devices – i.e. – EKG machines – BP machines – case/treadmill machine – glucometer
Knowledge regarding possible side effects of radiopharmaceuticals and other medications – such as Lasix – kinevac – captopril – adenosine – and lexiscan
With minimal supervision from senior level staff/supervisory technologist (when necessary) – perform a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging – non-imaging – in-vitro and therapeutic procedures – including highly specialized computer assisted studies – such as gated – tomographic quantitative and fused imaging
Knowledgeable in 3D and cross-sectional anatomy
Schedules patients for exams when necessary following departmental and VHA scheduling directives
Assisting the Nuclear Medicine Physician in performing a wide variety of advanced radiopharmaceutical therapies including – but not limited to 1-131 – Y-90 – Sm-153 and Ra-223
Correctly administer radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients following hospital/departmental protocols
Perform daily room surveys and weekly wipe testing per departmental policy
Secures and stores radioactive material and sealed sources to prevent unauthorized access or removal
Uses personnel monitoring devices to measure external radiation exposure and bioassay to detect internal contamination
Disposes of radioactive waste by segregating – monitoring – labeling – and transferring waste to appropriate storage areas
Releases waste through the decay in storage
Defaces radiation symbols and wording before discarding/transferring packages
Records waste disposal data in the Hot Lab information system
The incumbent identifies unsafe or unsanitary conditions which may impose danger to self – customers – employees – or property – and understands processes to follow through to abate and/or minimize the impending hazard
Assists Supervisor in developing – revising – and maintaining procedure manuals May make recommendations to the Chief – Nuclear Medicine Service and appropriate administrative staff regarding equipment purchases – modifications – and construction within the department
Provides technical information when requested
Participates in clinician research activities – pharmaceutical clinical trials – and proposed new uses of radiopharmaceuticals
Participates in Tracer Observations and EOC rounds monthly
Must have the ability to work in a team oriented environment with multiple disciplines to include internal and external customers
Performs other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 51689A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Government Administration
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