Nuclear Medicine Technologist

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. All eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis.

Develop and maintain written/electronic procedure manuals for technical guidance. Develop new protocols for imaging procedures. Serve as liaison between the supervisor of Diagnostic Imaging Service, and Puget Sound VAMC Nuclear Medicine Service. Co-ordinate quarterly surveys with VISN 20 Radiation Safety Officer. Analyze consequences of improper packaging of radioactive material and take appropriate actions. Calculate exposure rates. Properly document excessive radiation exposure, analyze instances of increased radiation exposure levels, and recommend measures to reduce. Report, investigate and take appropriate action for misadministration of radiopharmaceuticals. Ensure that Nuclear Medicine Section is in full compliance with the regulations, standards and licensure proscriptions of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Joint Commission). Perform and monitor the full range of specialized tests or studies per established methods and protocols, reviewing and analyzing conventional testing problems and recommending or implementing solutions to overcome them. Order the appropriate radiopharmaceuticals and other supplies required by the Nuclear Medicine Department to accomplish the daily studies. Maintain appropriate records. When requested by supervisor, meet with sales representatives of various supply companies to investigate new and more cost-effective suppliers of necessary supplies and radio pharmaceuticals. Maintain an organized file of current sources of supplies. Assist in coordinating Radiation Safety Committee activities. Work with the Radiation Safety officer, for the Nuclear Medicine Service and will be responsible for compliance with the provisions of the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) Broad Medical License. Use established radiation procedures, such as use of proper shielding, syringe shields and wearing exposure badges. Plan study or test such as routine and non-routine imaging and functioning studies. Make decisions on data and methodology to obtain necessary results in conformance with standard practices. Analyze computer generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiate corrective measures. Evaluate study or test quality using quality control criteria. Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for patient administration. Perform quality control procedures of equipment and radiopharmaceuticals. Troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems. Prepare supply of radiopharmaceutical by use of various radioactive materials, pharmaceutical reagents, dilutions and chemical manipulations such as heating or tagging in an appropriate medium. Critique patient studies for the necessity of additional images and review clinical data during the study to ascertain any considerations that may make different images necessary of an individual case. Coordinate the daily work schedules with cardiology nurse (Nuclear Cardiology studies). Perform required room surveys or swipes. Participate in the development, monitoring, reporting, and action components of the Nuclear Medicine quality assurance program and perform procedures associated with quality assurance protocols. Participate in the annual VA Nuclear Medicine QA project. Document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm OR Tuesday - Friday 6:30am-5:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical 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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.