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Summary
The VA Cheyenne Health Care System is hiring for (1) Nuclear Medicine Technologist located in Cheyenne - WY. Nuclear Medicine Techs have responsibility for providing a wide range of specialized nuclear medicine procedures - including diagnostic imaging - evaluating abnormal results; using and maintaining equipment; setting up and monitoring quality control.
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Certification
To qualify 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: Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program - OR 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 Grade Determinations: Nuclear Medicine Technologist- GS 11 (Above the Full performance Level) In addition to meeting the basic requirements the candidate must have: Experience: 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 GS-11 Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSA)
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Ability to produce and assess high quality scans and quality control images using independent judgement to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results
Knowledge and skill in 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
Ability to obtain - assess - and document pre-therapy patient preparation information and provide post-therapy patient education following proper administration of advanced therapy dose
Ability to develop new protocols for imaging procedures
Ability to analyze instances of increased radiation exposure levels and recommend measures to reduce
Ability to analyze consequences of improper packaging of radioactive material and take appropriate actions Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
This vacancy is being announced above the FPL at a GS-11
Physical Requirements: Bending - pushing - pulling - reaching and occasional kneeling - crawling and squatting
lifting - carrying - bending - and manipulation of equipment
patient assistance and positioning
walking and prolonged standing
the ability to read written orders - computer screens - patient records - and equipment controls
and the ability to communicate with patients - physicians - and coworkers
Near visual acuity to assess patient's physical condition when performing exams and evaluating images for diagnostic quality
Must be able to speak and hear to communicate with patients
ability to make critical decisions - interact with patients of different ages and health conditions - maintain patient confidentiality - work under stressful conditions - such as operating or emergency rooms.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified applicants will be reviewed and referred every two weeks until a candidate is selected or as additional vacancies become available.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Produce and assess high quality scans and quality control images using independent judgement to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results
Use of ancillary equipment with an understanding of how the results will affect the study outcome
Have experience in physiologic processes as they relate to altered radiopharmaceutical uptake and/or artefactual findings
Obtain - assess - and document pre-therapy patient preparation information and provide post-therapy patient Education following proper administration of advanced therapy dose
Analyze instances of increased radiation exposure levels and recommend measures to reduce
Analyze consequences of improper packaging of radioactive material and take appropriate actions
Prepare - assay - and administer radiopharmaceutical doses by injection - inhalation or ingestion as prescribed
Be proficient in introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiopharmaceuticals and/or medications
Be familiar with possible side effects of radiopharmaceuticals and other medications - such as lasix and captopril - to be administered
Take immediate action to remedy any noted effects
Receive patients - explain procedure - answer questions relating to the procedure - position patient for all necessary views and tend to their comfort for the duration of the procedure
Obtain clinical data from the patient - electronic chart - requisition - and interviewing the patient and/or family
Operate nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras - well counters - GM survey meters - thyroid uptake system - and dose calibrators for various patient procedures
Understand and be able to perform exposure rate calculations
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 procedures
Keep updated with new imaging agents - procedures - and methods and write imaging protocols
Analyze procedure images for quality
Obtain additional images when necessary
Be familiar in three-dimensional anatomy
Correctly administer radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients
Utilizes necessary quality management methods of patient identification such as using two unique identifiers and using active rather than passive identification
Instruct patient - family - and nursing staff in radiation safety precautions
Perform radiation surveys - post appropriate caution signs - and distribute personnel monitoring devices as required
Properly monitor and store any radioactive waste for disposal
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of personnel requiring film badges
Read and understand the film badge exposure report
Determine exposure patterns and recommend actions to reduce exposure levels to public - radiation workers and self
Prepare studies for Nuclear Medicine Physician's interpretation by ensuring completeness of all forms involved in the procedure
Record appropriate data and related information on the proper patient worksheet and images
Schedule patient procedures - taking into consideration camera availability - scan length - patient condition - the need for multiple nuclear medicine studies - other clinic appointments of the patient - contraindications for the test and urgency of the request
Inform patient of all pertinent preparations for their scan - i.e NPO - follow certain diet - bowel prep - etc
Utilize and practice the concepts of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principal when maintaining radiation exposures
Assure that all Nuclear Medicine - Medical Center - VISN and Radiation Safety policies are effectively followed
Take necessary actions to minimize contamination and exposure to self - public and coworkers
Contacting the Radiopharmacy and Radiation Safety Officer if needed
Calibrate thyroid uptake system - gamma cameras - dose calibrators and well counter
Adjust and maintain instruments - verify correct operation using established procedures and quality control standards
Participate in research projects involving Nuclear Medicine studies - products - equipment and/or radio pharmaceuticals
Instruct Nuclear Medicine students - Radiology students - new technologists - residents and others on techniques - procedures - equipment use - etc
Perform other nuclear medicine related duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 442-56089 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Certification
To qualify 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: Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program - OR 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 Grade Determinations: Nuclear Medicine Technologist- GS 11 (Above the Full performance Level) In addition to meeting the basic requirements the candidate must have: Experience: 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 GS-11 Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSA)
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Ability to produce and assess high quality scans and quality control images using independent judgement to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results
Knowledge and skill in 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
Ability to obtain - assess - and document pre-therapy patient preparation information and provide post-therapy patient education following proper administration of advanced therapy dose
Ability to develop new protocols for imaging procedures
Ability to analyze instances of increased radiation exposure levels and recommend measures to reduce
Ability to analyze consequences of improper packaging of radioactive material and take appropriate actions Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
This vacancy is being announced above the FPL at a GS-11
Physical Requirements: Bending - pushing - pulling - reaching and occasional kneeling - crawling and squatting
lifting - carrying - bending - and manipulation of equipment
patient assistance and positioning
walking and prolonged standing
the ability to read written orders - computer screens - patient records - and equipment controls
and the ability to communicate with patients - physicians - and coworkers
Near visual acuity to assess patient's physical condition when performing exams and evaluating images for diagnostic quality
Must be able to speak and hear to communicate with patients
ability to make critical decisions - interact with patients of different ages and health conditions - maintain patient confidentiality - work under stressful conditions - such as operating or emergency rooms.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified applicants will be reviewed and referred every two weeks until a candidate is selected or as additional vacancies become available.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Produce and assess high quality scans and quality control images using independent judgement to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results
Use of ancillary equipment with an understanding of how the results will affect the study outcome
Have experience in physiologic processes as they relate to altered radiopharmaceutical uptake and/or artefactual findings
Obtain - assess - and document pre-therapy patient preparation information and provide post-therapy patient Education following proper administration of advanced therapy dose
Analyze instances of increased radiation exposure levels and recommend measures to reduce
Analyze consequences of improper packaging of radioactive material and take appropriate actions
Prepare - assay - and administer radiopharmaceutical doses by injection - inhalation or ingestion as prescribed
Be proficient in introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiopharmaceuticals and/or medications
Be familiar with possible side effects of radiopharmaceuticals and other medications - such as lasix and captopril - to be administered
Take immediate action to remedy any noted effects
Receive patients - explain procedure - answer questions relating to the procedure - position patient for all necessary views and tend to their comfort for the duration of the procedure
Obtain clinical data from the patient - electronic chart - requisition - and interviewing the patient and/or family
Operate nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras - well counters - GM survey meters - thyroid uptake system - and dose calibrators for various patient procedures
Understand and be able to perform exposure rate calculations
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 procedures
Keep updated with new imaging agents - procedures - and methods and write imaging protocols
Analyze procedure images for quality
Obtain additional images when necessary
Be familiar in three-dimensional anatomy
Correctly administer radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients
Utilizes necessary quality management methods of patient identification such as using two unique identifiers and using active rather than passive identification
Instruct patient - family - and nursing staff in radiation safety precautions
Perform radiation surveys - post appropriate caution signs - and distribute personnel monitoring devices as required
Properly monitor and store any radioactive waste for disposal
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of personnel requiring film badges
Read and understand the film badge exposure report
Determine exposure patterns and recommend actions to reduce exposure levels to public - radiation workers and self
Prepare studies for Nuclear Medicine Physician's interpretation by ensuring completeness of all forms involved in the procedure
Record appropriate data and related information on the proper patient worksheet and images
Schedule patient procedures - taking into consideration camera availability - scan length - patient condition - the need for multiple nuclear medicine studies - other clinic appointments of the patient - contraindications for the test and urgency of the request
Inform patient of all pertinent preparations for their scan - i.e NPO - follow certain diet - bowel prep - etc
Utilize and practice the concepts of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principal when maintaining radiation exposures
Assure that all Nuclear Medicine - Medical Center - VISN and Radiation Safety policies are effectively followed
Take necessary actions to minimize contamination and exposure to self - public and coworkers
Contacting the Radiopharmacy and Radiation Safety Officer if needed
Calibrate thyroid uptake system - gamma cameras - dose calibrators and well counter
Adjust and maintain instruments - verify correct operation using established procedures and quality control standards
Participate in research projects involving Nuclear Medicine studies - products - equipment and/or radio pharmaceuticals
Instruct Nuclear Medicine students - Radiology students - new technologists - residents and others on techniques - procedures - equipment use - etc
Perform other nuclear medicine related duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 442-56089 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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