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Nuclear Med Technologist PRN

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$58K/yr - $115K/yr

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The role involves providing specialized nuclear medicine procedures, performing diagnostic imaging, and collaborating with medical personnel to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Nuclear Medicine Technologists will, with supervision, provide a wide range of specialized nuclear medicine procedures, including diagnostic imaging, therapy with unsealed radioactive materials, radioassay, in-vivo or in-vitro cell labeling; evaluate abnormal results; use and maintain equipment; set up and monitor quality control; work within guidelines from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Transportation (DOT), National Health Physics Program, Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) among others

Operating nuclear medicine equipment such as imaging systems such as SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET and PET/CT, well counters, GM survey meters, thyroid uptake system, and dose calibrators for various patient procedures. Also operate and understand the PET dose infusion system

Possessing a good working knowledge of processing of data

Understanding and performing exposure rate calculations

Performing a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging, non-imaging, in-vitro and therapeutic procedures, including highly specialized computer assisted studies such as gated, tomographic, quantitative procedures and Positron Emission Tomographic studies

Performing and understanding a range of hybrid imaging including SPECT/CT and PET/CT

Knowledgeable in low dose Computed Tomography aspects including KeV and MAS settings

Understanding attenuation correction and anatomical landmarks as they relate to CT

Attentive to CT safety and reducing the patient's dose to as low as reasonably possible

Performing radionuclide therapy in collaboration with Nuclear Medicine Physician

Instructing patient, family and nursing staff in radiation safety precautions

Performing radiation surveys, post appropriate caution signs, and distribute personnel monitoring devices as required

Scheduling patient procedures, taking into consideration camera availability, scan length, patient condition, the need for multiple nuclear medicine studies, other clinic appointments of the patient, contraindications for the test and urgency of the request

Performing required technical procedures for safe receipt, handling, transport, usage and disposal of radioactive materials, assuring compliance with multiple regulatory and medical center policies

Performing daily laboratory surveys, wipe tests and bio-assays

Recognizing evidence of contamination and act accordingly to maintain ALARA principles

Preparing, assaying, and administering radiopharmaceutical doses by injection, inhalation or ingestion as prescribed

Introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiopharmaceuticals and/or medications

Qualification

Nuclear Medicine Technology CertificationSPECT/CT ImagingPET/CT ImagingRadiopharmaceutical AdministrationRadiation Safety KnowledgeEnglish ProficiencyCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

You may be required to serve a trial period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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 American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification eligibility requirements are normally satisfied by one of the following: graduation from an educational program in nuclear medicine technology accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation; or national certification as a registered medical technologist or registered radiologic technologist; or a bachelor's or associate's degree in one of the physical or biological sciences, and 4 years of clinical NMT experience

English Language Proficiency: [NMTs] must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part

Experience or Education: None beyond the basic requirements for Nuclear Medicine Technologist, GS-5

Experience or Education: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position to be filled for Nuclear Medicine Technologist, GS-7

Experience: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position to be filled for Nuclear Medicine Technologist, GS-9

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations that pertain to nuclear medicine technology practices

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and physics and how they relate to the cardiovascular, skeletal, endocrine, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems of the human body

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of radioactive package types, package surveys, and radioactive materials record management

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to independently use and interpret Geiger-Mueller meter

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them and make recommendations to the radiation safety officer (RSO)

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate orally and in writing post iodine-131 therapy radiation safety precautions

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to analyze computer generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiate corrective measures

Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45lbs and over), moderate carrying (15-44lbs), pushing, use of fingers, use of both hands, walking (up to 8hrs), standing (up to 8hrs), repeated bending (up to 8hrs), ability to distinguish basic colors, emotional/mental stability

Environmental factors include: exposure to radiant energy, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working closely with others and/or working alone