Nuclear Med Technologist (Fusion Imaging)

Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Fusion Imaging Technologist) performs technical work in support of the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care Line, Nuclear Medicine section under the direction of a Nuclear Medicine Physician or Radiologist. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Fusion Imaging Technologist) will be scheduled and assigned to all areas of the service.

Duties

Nuclear Medicine Technologists have responsibility for providing a wide range of specialized nuclear medicine procedures, including diagnostic 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; working within guidelines from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Transportation (DOT), National Health Physics Program, Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) among others. Major Duties: Patient Care Organizes and plans for the efficient flow of patient care work for optimal utilization of technical staff. Assigns work ensuring a cooperative and professional work environment. Adjusts and revises assignments on a day-to-day basis as required to meet examination schedules, responds to emergencies during peak workloads and fluctuating staff presence. Verifies patient identity to comply with medical center and service policy, physician order for the procedure, and pregnancy status of females, when appropriate. Checks for appropriateness of study to assure that the proper study is being performed. Additional duties. Radio Pharmacy Receives radioactive material (RAM) packages and responds appropriately if the package is damaged or wet. Monitors RAM package for external exposure and removable contamination. Analyzes the survey results and takes appropriate notification action if the results exceed regulatory limits. Reviews daily work schedule and prepares appropriate Tc-99m labeled radiopharmaceuticals to accomplish the workload, such as MDP, Mebrofenin, Macroaggregated Albumin, MAG3, and DTPA. Radiolabels meal for gastric emptying studies. Maintains records of by-product material for review/inspection and more. Equipment Quality Control Responsible for the equipment quality assurance program. Responsible for the technical aspect of equipment operation and safety and for carrying out the recommendations of the radiology safety committee. Oversees the calibration of instruments. Evaluates instrument malfunction and initiates repairs. Monitors quality assurance on instrumentation, equipment, procedures and patient care and more additional duties. Diagnostic Procedures Reviews the work schedule to determine radiopharmaceutical and supply needs. Responsible for ordering radiopharmaceuticals and supplies and ensuring that adequate volumes of each are available for patient procedures. Receives ordered items and reconciles orders. Evaluates the procedure and adult and older adult patient. Identifies variances that may affect the patient or outcome of the study. Additional duties: Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Assists the Nuclear Medicine Physician in performing a wide variety of radiopharmaceutical therapies with I-131, Sm-153, Ra-223, Y-90, and SR-89. Ensures that the authorized user has completed the written directive. Instructs patient, family, and nursing staff in radiation safety precautions, as needed. Radiation Safety Implements and follows the Radiation Safety Program. Follows the procedures for the safe use of unsealed and sealed sources to reduce occupational radiation exposure and exposure to the public. Secures and stores radioactive material and sealed sources to prevent unauthorized access or removal. Takes appropriate measures to maintain radiation exposures As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) in restricted and non-restricted areas. Calculates exposure rates and posts appropriate radiation caution signs in areas, as needed. Uses personnel monitoring devices to measure external radiation exposure and bioassay to detect internal contamination. Analyzes monitoring results and takes corrective action. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: N/A Telework: N/A Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Nuclear Med Technologist (Fusion Imaging)/PD000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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. You may be required to serve a trial period. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications and evaluation

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/05/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13101056. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Other (1) PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.