Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Nuclear Medicine Technologists (NMT) to support operations at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Services to be provided include the full range of Nuclear Medicine department operations. Multiple shift schedules with on-call service are available. Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own. Responsibilities Must be able to work successfully in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine imaging without the benefit of direct, onsite physician supervision Responsible for data acquisition, processing, preparation, and transmission of complicated, completed diagnostic images for Nuclear Medicine physician interpretation Serves adults from 19-65 years and geriatric patients over 65 years of age Must be able to evaluate and provide care based on the special needs associate with the age of the patient Responsible for the secretion and creation of an appropriate image data set sufficient to answer the clinical question(s) posed by referring physicians Performs procedures entailing the production of organ maps of distribution of radioactivity following their administration to the patient Sets up and calibrates the imaging equipment and instruments on a daily basis, checking their performance and reliability prior to beginning any patient study Completes appropriate patient prep, data, acquisitions processing, analysis of data and computer transmission to the core facility Qualifications Completion of a CHEA- and JCERT-accredited Technologist training program Certified in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT (N)) American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required A minimum of two (2) years of proven clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine Imaging in a Level 1 hospital setting Must have proven clinical work experience within the past 12 months Prior VA experience is desirable No sponsorship available Pay Range $85.00 - $90.00 hourly All candidates must be able to: Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Lift up to 20 lbs Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Push/pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr