Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear medicine technologist duties include, but are not limited to, administering, under the direction of a physician, both diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and adjunct medications; performing QC on nuclear medicine cameras and equipment; and instructing patients before, during, and following procedures. You will acquire, process, and transfer the imaging study for review by the Nuclear Medicine physician.

The selected incumbent will also hold the position of Associate Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO) with additional duties as a nuclear medicine technologist. The Associate Radiation Safety Officer (ASRSO)/Nuclear Medicine Technologist assists the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) with radiation safety program duties across 9 facilities/300 employees, and performs nuclear medicine procedures as needed. NMT/ARSO duties include, but are not limited to:

• Track radiation safety training for staff
• Manage dosimetry for clinical staff
• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory bodies
• Monitor CT optimization and review patient exposures
• Monitor fluoroscopy exposures in patient procedures
• Assist the RSO with oversight and management of the radiation safety program
• Notify RSO of any radiation safety problems, investigate, recommend and provide corrective actions

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Supervisor discretion

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 08528F