Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ansible Government Solutions•White River Junction, VT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support operations at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont. The position typically follows 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Assigned schedules may change at the direction of Ansible or its customers. The technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures and imaging studies, prepares and administers contrast materials under physician or radiologist direction, and supports radiologists and physicians during procedures. The role includes documenting medication and radiopharmaceutical doses, processing orders, completing studies according to established timelines, maintaining image quality while limiting radiation exposure, coordinating patient schedules and priorities, and keeping accurate electronic and imaging records. The technologist also follows sterile technique, infection control, radiation and patient safety protocols, and performs minor equipment troubleshooting. The position requires current ARRT or NMTCB certification, at least two years of recent nuclear medicine experience, and an active AHA BLS certification. Candidates must be able to meet the listed movement, lifting, carrying, and push/pull demands. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification or current NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification.
Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in nuclear medicine.
Active AHA BLS certification.
Demonstrate understanding of advanced nuclear medicine applications.
Able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
Able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Able to push or pull with 30 lbs of force.
Sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Perform a full spectrum of nuclear medicine procedures and imaging studies, including GI bleed studies, cardiac stress tests, bone scans, HIDA scans, DaTscans, gastric emptying studies, parathyroid imaging, lung perfusion/ventilation scans, and other procedures as needed.
Prepare and administer contrast materials under physician or radiologist direction.
Record and document medication and radiopharmaceutical doses.
Review and process radiology orders for accuracy and appropriateness using CPRS and related systems.
Complete STAT, urgent, pre-operative, and routine imaging studies within established timelines.
Ensure image quality while minimizing radiation exposure and controlling costs.
Coordinate patient scheduling and workload priorities, including emergency cases.
Use sterile technique during procedures and maintain sterile fields.
Assist radiologists and physicians during imaging procedures.
Follow infection control, radiation safety, and patient safety protocols.
Adjust imaging techniques to accommodate individual patient conditions and body habitus.
Maintain accurate electronic records, imaging documentation, spreadsheets, CPRS records, and PACS uploads.
Verify patient identity and ensure proper labeling and documentation of studies.
Perform minor equipment troubleshooting, verify equipment performance, and report malfunctions.
Practice radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self.