Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)

Ansible Government Solutions • Palo Alto, CA

135d • $85 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is seeking Nuclear Medicine Technologists (NMT) to support operations at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Services 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 national security, health care, and information technology.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior VA experience is desirable
• No sponsorship available

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree