Nuclear Medicine Technologist; Multi-Modality Technologist

Summary

The Multimodality Nuclear Medicine Technologist at VA Medical Center performs a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures - including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) - and Computed Tomography (CT) imaging - specifically in Cardiac Imaging.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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:
  Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program - OR 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
• Grade Determinations: 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
• Examples of experience is (i.e.
  
  - experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics needed to provide nuclear medicine technology services at that level) is required
• 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
• NMTs in this assignment perform fusion imaging such as PET/CT - SPECT/CT and/or PET/MR procedures that include diagnostic nuclear medicine - CT - and/or MR fused images
• Multi-modality technologists must hold appropriate specific certifications in nuclear medicine (NMTCB or ARRT(N)) - as well as CT (NMTCB(CT)) or ARRT (CT)) - and/or MR (ARRT (MR)) applicable to independently perform the assignment duties
• They carry out these complex assignments independently as part of nuclear medicine procedures
• Assignments may include injection of contrast and recognition of allergic reaction - contraindications - and medication interactions
• The work must be of sufficient GS-11 Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities:
  The candidate must demonstrate ALL of the following technical KSAs:
  Knowledge of contrast media - side effects - medication allergic reactions - drug interactions - and extravasation assessment
• Skill to differentiate multi-modality protocols and adjust protocols according to patient needs - body mass index - or area of interest
• Knowledge of unique scanning and processing parameters required of multi- modality imaging
• Ability to troubleshoot and make simple repairs to PET/CT and/or PET/MR imaging systems
• Ability to care for patients during all stages of the procedure and provide emergency response care when necessary
• Knowledge of all contraindications for performing CT and/or MR scans
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Experience with nuclear medicine isotopes - and with cardiac stress testing /imaging preferred
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• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
• Physical Requirements:
  
  The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as Standing and walking for extended…