The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is located within Diagnostic Service at the VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. This position will perform a wide variety of functional studies of organs and/or systems involving static and dynamic imaging procedures.

Duties

Responsible for utilizing proper method to receive, use, store and dispose of sealed and unsealed radioactive material. Received radioactive material packages and takes appropriate action when package is contaminated or improperly packaged. Maintains record keeping systems ( e.g., dose records of patients, results of equipment calibration, radiation monitoring records and equipment maintenance). Performs and evaluates daily, weekly, and quarterly quality control on al imaging and non-imaging instrumentation and auxiliary equipment. Calibrates, standardizes, and maintains acceptable parameters on the imaging cameras both nuclear and CT portions. Performing other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday to Friday. 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD22027F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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. Basic Requirements: 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: [(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 NOTE: Technologists functioning as multi-modality technologists require additional specific certifications as stated in assignment descriptions below.] Exceptions. Non-certified applicants, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification, may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate NMT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. ? 7405 (a)(1)(D). Failure to obtain certification [within 1 year from the date of appointment] is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This may result in termination of employment Current Nuclear Medicine Technologist 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 Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Fusion Imaging) Experience one year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled. Knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to produce and assess high quality fusion and quality control images using independent judgement to recognize abnormal or unacceptable result. Practical knowledge and skill in the use of ancillary equipment with an understanding of how the results will affect the study outcome. Knowledge of physiologic processes as they relate to altered radiopharmaceutical uptake and/or artefactual findings. Knowledge of CT and/or MR radiographic techniques utilized in quality control and acquisition parameters. Ability to recognize and correct fusion imaging system errors. Preferred Experience: Three Yeas of Nuclear Medicine with Fusion Imaging or PET CT experience. Candidate is able to work partial days or backfill full time techs for leave purposes. Must be an ARRT registered technologist in radiography (R) and hold at least one Nuclear Medicine Certification (i.e. ARRT (N) and /or NMTCB (CNMT)). References: VA Handbook 5005/125, Part II, Appendix G19 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements: Pre-employment physical is required for this position. Heavy lifting of 45 pounds or over (Patients, as needed), Moderate walking/ standing to assist patients.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center 1 Medical Center Drive Clarksburg, WV 26301 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]