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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 69 days ago
On-site Kernersville, NC $100K – $129K Apply by Jul 21, 2026 General Health Science INTJINTPISFJISTJ
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The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) performs a wide variety of functional imaging and non-imaging studies requiring the administration of radiopharmaceuticals. The NMT utilizes specialized equipment such as integrated computer/gamma camera systems and counting instruments to perform related duties and responsibilities.
What You'll Do
- →Examples are bone, lung, thyroid, renal, parathyroid, gallbladder, and cardiovascular imaging, and SPECT-CT (CT for attenuation correction and anatomic localization).
- →Performs all Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology procedures in combination with Low Dose Computer Tomography (LDCT) for fusion imaging.
- →Demonstrates skill and knowledge in operating a survey meter, dose calibrator, well counter, thyroid uptake probe, Biodose software, SPECT/CT and SPECT gamma camera.
- →Verifies patient identity prior to starting exam by using 2 of 3 standard patient identifiers (full name, date of birth, and full SSN).
- →Verifies status of pregnancy and breast feeding.
- →Explains the procedure in a manner that can be understood by the patient, answers patient questions about the procedure, and addresses patient concerns on use of radioactive materials and radiation safety.
- →Obtains relevant patient history and collects pertinent data about the patient to verify that patient has not had previous diagnostic studies, medications, or conditions that may invalidate the scan/test result or cause artifacts.
- →Assuring that any pre-study preparation has been completed, such as hydration, voiding, suspension of interfering drugs, and intravenous line before any procedures are started.
- →Determines if additional information is needed for clarification of test results.
- →Identifies positive results and notify the reading Radiologist or Cardiologist immediately.
- →Performs difficult, complex, non-standardized tests.
- →Evaluates and adapts new procedures for introduction into general use.
- →Assists in the development of new computer applications in Nuclear Medicine and Fusion imaging.
- →Follows the VHA Directive 1234, Radiology Outpatient Scheduling and Orders Management for the handling of all Nuclear Medicine orders.
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 Employee Health evaluation.
- ✓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.
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