Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Nuclear Medicine Division of the Directorate of Clinical Support at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. The technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures for patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics and supports physicians in patient diagnosis, care, and treatment. Duties include managing radiopharmaceuticals from procurement and preparation through administration, preparing sterile radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications using aseptic techniques, monitoring personnel radiation exposure, and acquiring and processing imaging data for physician interpretation. The position also facilitates advanced radioligand therapies for neuroendocrine tumors and metastatic prostate cancer.

The position requires a Secret security eligibility determination, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. The incumbent must wear personal protective equipment and maintain the required life-support training certification and Nuclear Medicine Technician certification. The role may involve on-call duty, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, including completion of a qualifying accredited educational program and certification as a radiographer in the field.
• Possess Nuclear Medicine Technician (CNMT) certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Qualify through one year of specialized experience performing nuclear medicine studies or examinations, providing technical support to physicians or other nuclear medicine professionals in patient diagnosis, care, or treatment, and therapeutically applying radiopharmaceuticals; or through two full years of graduate-level education or a related master's degree; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Meet the suitability or fitness determination requirements, including background investigation.
• Complete pre-employment screening and be subject to random drug testing thereafter.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to maintain the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Meet the mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and applicable immunization or pre-existing immunity screening requirements, unless exempted where applicable.
• Complete a one-year probationary period unless previously exempt under the stated regulations.
• Work uncommon tours of duty, which may include on-call duty, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced in-hire incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advance leave accrual incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures for a diverse patient population, from neonates to geriatrics.
• Perform tests and examinations using radionuclides, radiation detectors, scanning apparatus, and related equipment in medical laboratories and clinics.
• Manage radiopharmaceuticals from procurement and preparation through patient administration.
• Use aseptic techniques to prepare and manipulate sterile radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications.
• Manage personnel monitoring devices and review exposure reports to ensure staff remain within annual regulatory limits.
• Perform imaging procedures using modern methodologies and accurately acquire and process data for physician interpretation.
• Facilitate administration of advanced radioligand therapies for neuroendocrine tumors and metastatic prostate cancer.
• Provide technical support to physicians or other professional nuclear medicine personnel in the diagnosis, care, or treatment of patients.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time