This position is in the Positron Emission Tomography Department of the NIH Clinical Center. PET is an advanced imaging technology involving producing short-lived radiopharmaceuticals, administering and imaging their distribution in humans with a specialized scanner, and obtaining physiological measurements from these images. You will perform advanced computer-based PET procedures on patients and large animals and serve as a team lead for nuclear medicine and/or radiologic technologists.

Duties

Serves as a team lead and leads three or more nuclear medicine and/or radiologic technologists. Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and makes available written instructions, reference materials and supplies. Performs advanced, computer-based PET procedures on Clinical Center patients and large experimental animals. Performs PET imaging procedures using brain and body scanners with a wide variety of positron-emitting radiopharmaceuticals to study organ perfusion, metabolism, receptor function, etc. Participates in the planning and execution of PET research projects in patients and large animals including significant input into the design of new research protocols. Performs PET radiopharmacy functions, including receiving products from the Radiochemistry Production group, calculating and drawing radiopharmaceutical doses for patients and for animal studies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.).
• Position requires education.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist GS-0642: You must have: (1) successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the credentialing standards described in 42 CFR Part 75 that is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, AND (2) be certified as a radiographer in Nuclear Medicine. The following meets the above standards: 1. Persons employed by the Federal Government as a radiologic personnel prior to January 13,1986 who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others. 2. Persons first employed by the Federal Government as a radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State of foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, OR (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency. Additional Qualifications: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-10level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Leading and monitoring the workflow of Nuclear Medicine and PET technical specialists; monitoring the operation of radiographic equipment and other related computer software/hardware; training staff on the proper use and methods associated with PET scanners, software, and ancillary laboratory equipment; monitoring and providing quality control of PET images and exams; and evaluating the effectiveness of PET procedures and making recommendations for corrective measures. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12559017

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]