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Nuclear Med Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
The incumbent serves as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Imaging department at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for performing a full range of routine and non-routine radionuclide studies to aid in the diagnosis of various organ functional disorders.
What You'll Do
- →Work is primarily performed in the Nuclear Medicine section of the Imaging Department.
- →The Nuclear Medicine Technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor body systems susceptible to radiological hazards.
- →The duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Independently performs routine and non-routine nuclear medicine imaging procedures.
- →Performs Nuclear imaging scan duties, and radionuclide therapy to patient in accordance to the NHPP recommendations.
- →Prepares proper instrument, computer and auxiliary equipment and acquires imaging procedures as indicated by protocol.
- →Evaluates image appearance and performs any additional views as required.
- →Processes and evaluates computer generated data.
- →Obtains samples and/or data for non-imaging studies.
- →Calculates and evaluates results of non-imaging studies.
- →Performs the majority of procedures including complex patient examinations under the direction of radiologist, other medical officers, and senior staff members.
- →The incumbent may be called upon to assist in performing procedures in DEXA scanning.
- →Work Schedule: TBD at time of interview- This is an INTERMITTENT position Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e723880b-9a5e-4f08-8f3f-d874c42b4ef7
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