Nuclear Med Technologist

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Mather, CA

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for providing a variety of routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures - including diagnostic imaging and therapy with radioactive materials - as well as radio-assay - in-vivo - or in-vitro procedures - and PET imaging. The technologist evaluates abnormal results - uses and maintains equipment - sets up and monitors quality controls - and performs other related tasks. Also serves as the Associate Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO).

Requirements

• United States Citizenship.
• Certification in nuclear medicine technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N).
• Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program or a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).
• Structured clinical training sufficient to provide clinical competency in radiation safety, instrumentation, clinical procedures, and radio-pharmacy.
• One (1) year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) directly related to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in documenting excessive radiation exposure in the working environment.
• Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and adjunct medications under the direction of a physician.
• Ensure the safe use of ionizing and nonionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes.
• Review patients' medical history to understand their illness and pending diagnostic or treatment procedures.
• Instruct patients before, during, and following procedures.
• Evaluate the satisfactory preparation of patients before beginning procedures.
• Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid when appropriate.
• Acquire, process, and transfer imaging studies for review by the Nuclear Medicine physician.
• Track radiation safety training for staff as ARSO.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree