Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Cheyenne, WY

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Cheyenne, WY

Base pay range: $89,376.00/yr - $/yr. Pay determined by skill and experience.

• The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series.
• Open continuous announcement available until September 30, 2026.
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis; qualified candidates reviewed every two weeks.

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Certification:
  Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification.
• Educational program:
  Completion of NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program or accredited by JRCNMT or other DOE recognized agencies, culminating in a certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree.
• Clinical training sufficient for radiation safety, instrumentation, clinical procedures, and radio-pharmacy.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level directly related to this position.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
  Ability to produce and assess high quality scans and quality control images; knowledge of ancillary equipment; understanding of physiologic and radiopharmaceutical processes; ability to obtain and document pre-therapy preparation; development of new imaging protocols; analysis of radiation exposure; packaging of radioactive material; ability to perform advanced therapy dose administration; proficiency in catheter placement; knowledge of side effects; ability to manage patient communication;
  
  critical decision making; maintain confidentiality; work under stressful conditions.
• Physical requirements:
  
  bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, crawling, squatting, lifting, carrying, manipulation of equipment; patient assistance and positioning; walking and prolonged standing; reading written orders and equipment controls; near visual acuity; ability to speak and hear.

• Produce and assess high quality scans and quality control images.
• Use ancillary equipment and understand impact on study outcomes.
• Analyze physiologic processes related to radiopharmaceutical uptake and artifacts.
• Obtain, assess, and document pre-therapy patient preparation; provide post-therapy patient education.
• Analyze increased radiation exposure; recommend reduction measures.
• Analyze consequences of improper packaging and take appropriate actions.
• Prepare, assay, and administer radiopharmaceutical doses by injection, inhalation, or ingestion.
• Introduce intravenous catheters for administration.
• Familiar with side effects of radiopharmaceuticals and related medications.
• Take immediate action to remedy noted effects.
• Explain procedure and answer patient questions.
• Obtain clinical data from electronic chart and requisition.
• Operate nuclear medicine equipment: gamma cameras, well counters, GM survey meters, thyroid uptake systems, dose calibrators.
• Perform exposure rate calculations.
• Conduct full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and in‑vitro and therapeutic procedures, including advanced computer‑assisted studies.
• Stay updated with new imaging agents, procedures, and write protocols.
• Analyze procedure images for quality; obtain additional images when necessary.
• Maintain three‑dimensional anatomical knowledge.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals correctly.
• Utilize patient identification methods and radiation safety precautions.
• Perform radiation surveys and distribute monitoring devices.
• Monitor and store radioactive waste; understand film badge exposure.
• Prepare studies for physician interpretation and record data accurately.
• Schedule patient procedures considering availability, conditions, contraindications, and urgency.
• Inform patients of preparations (e.g., NPO, diet, bowel prep).
• Apply ALARA principles to maintain exposures.
• Ensure compliance with Nuclear Medicine‑Medical Center, VISN, and Radiation Safety policies.
• Minimize contamination and exposure to self, public, and coworkers.
• Coordinate with Radiopharmacy and Radiation Safety Officer when needed.
• Calibrate equipment and maintain instruments with quality control standards.
• Participate in research projects involving nuclear medicine studies.
• Instruct students, new technologists, residents, and others on techniques and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Telework:
  Not available; position is not virtual.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Government Administration

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized.
Functional Statement #: 442-56089