The duties include a wide range of specialized nuclear medicine procedures, including diagnostic low dose, high resolution CT imaging, therapy with unsealed radioactive materials, radioassay, in-vivo or in-vitro cell labeling, evaluating abnormal results, using and maintaining equipment, setting up and monitoring quality control.

Duties

Dose Calculations and Administration including obtain radionuclides by eluting generator systems maintaining sterile technique, measure eluant for total activity and checks for contamination, prepare assay, and administer appropriate dosages for injection, inhalation or ingestion of radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed in preparation for diagnostic procedures, proficient in introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiophamaceuticals and/or medications. Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedures - Explains procedure to patients to obtain cooperation and allay anxieties during performance of procedure. It is the responsibility of the technologist to continually assess the immediate needs and conditions of assigned patients. Reviews and abstracts data from patient's electronic chart, requisition, and interview patient and/or family for information pertinent to the exam performed. Instrumentation - Operates imaging equipment (single and dual head gamma SPECT cameras) and related accessories (xenon apparatus, computers, etc.). for routine studies. Performs quality control procedures on all instruments, including uniformity and resolution floods to ensure that all equipment is in proper working order. Quality Control - Responsible for performing all quality control on all gamma cameras, dose calibrator, survey instruments, xenon trap, source inventory, etc. Calibrate thyroid uptake system, gamma cameras, dose calibrators and well counter. Radiation Protection- Receives and performs required technical procedures for safe receipt, handling, transport, usage and disposal of radioactive materials, assuring compliance with NRC, National Health Physics Program (NHPP), DOT and license conditions on all radionuclide shipments. ADP Security Statement - Has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data which MUST be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be reviewed and referred twice a month until the position is filled or the announcement closes on February 1, 2024.

Requirements

Qualifications

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 - 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. GS-11 Experience: Must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) directly related to the position being filled, and must fully meet the following KSAs: Ability to produce and assess high quality scans and quality control images using independent judgement to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results. Knowledge and skill in 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. Ability to obtain, assess, and document pre-therapy patient preparation information and provide post-therapy patient education following proper administration of advanced therapy dose. Ability to develop new protocols for imaging procedures. Ability to analyze instances of increased radiation exposure levels and recommend measures to reduce, Ability to analyze consequences of improper packaging of radioactive material and take appropriate actions. References: VA5005/125 Part II, Appendix G19

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 Danville VA Medical Center 1900 East Main Street Danville, IL 61832 US
• Name: Tudie Kuiper
• Phone: 217-920-7030
• Email: [email protected]