Lead PET​/CT Technologist​/Authorized

Overview

The Primary Purpose of the Position is:
To function independently as a senior-level practitioner above the full performance level of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - as a member of a multi-level organization that includes advanced molecular imaging.

• United States Citizenship:
  You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job English Language Proficiency: [NMTs] must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - of this part
• Certification:
  All applicants must be certified in nuclear medicine technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N)
• NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification eligibility requirements are normally satisfied by one of the following: (1) Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program - OR (2) Completion of a nuclear medicine technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) - or other accrediting agencies as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) - culminating in a certificate - associate - baccalaureate - or master's degree
• Educational programs must have structured clinical training sufficient to provide clinical competency in radiation safety - instrumentation - clinical procedures - and radio-pharmacy - as deemed acceptable by the NMTCB
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• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: GS-11 Lead
  
  Experience:
  
  For assignments above the journey level - the candidate must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled - and must fully meet the KSAs at that level
• Experience includes but is no limited to: NMTs at this level are fully functional as an advanced NMT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
• NMTs at this level serve in advanced assignments and will have varying assignments - including special and complex imaging procedures - advanced therapies - clinical instruction - and quality management duties within the program
• The candidate functions as a lead technologist for a group of NMTs at and below the journey level (GS-9) and other unit staff
• The lead technologist is responsible for assignment of work to ensure effective unit operation and maximizing use of unit resources
• Has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area - and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs):
  In addition to the experience listed above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs:
  Ability to motivate and mentor staff
• Ability to respond to decrease staffing levels or increase in workload involving all parties that restructure work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and staff
• Preferred Experience:
  
  PET certified through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board within 6 months of hire
• PE Computed Tomography (CT) Certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within 1 year of hire PE American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS) certified
• Past experience in Cardiac CTA is desirable - but not a requirement for the position
• IV competency Experience in inpatient/acute care setting is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine Technology Assignments
• For all assignments above the journey level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
• NMTs at this level are fully functional as an advanced NMT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
• The candidate functions as a lead technologist for a group of NMTs at and below the journey level…