Description du poste
This position serves as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with responsibility for performing, developing, writing, implementing and refining procedures. The incumbent will be required to work varying eight-hour shifts from Monday through Friday. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to provide clinic after-hours (on call), weekend, and holiday coverage as assigned.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Duties include, but are not limited to: Receiving and interpreting requests for procedures. Evaluating the suitability of the procedure requests and obtaining physician review if request is thought to be inappropriate. Securing patient's confidence and cooperation. Selecting, performing, evaluating and monitoring the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizing and reacting to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections. Performing and monitoring special studies including liver, brain, bone, lung, cardiovascular, and endocrine studies, and assists physician with radiopharmaceutical therapies (Lu-177 Dotatate, Iodine-131, Samarium-153, Strontium-89, Yttrium-90 Zevalin, and Radium-223). Studies include planar-singlephoton imaging, SPECT, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT scans. CT training and credentialing is required. Producing and assessing high quality fusion and quality control images using independent judgment to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results. Demonstrating practical knowledge and skill in the use of ancillary equipment with an understanding of how the results will affect the study outcome. Operating, maintaining, calibrating, standardizing, and adjusting instruments. Verifying correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifying the cause of common problems and makes simple corrections. Evaluating the validity of data in relation to the ordered procedure and accepted procedural protocols. Correlating image and quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results. Performing additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly. Generating and verifying laboratory results and transfer of data from the work area into the imaging Picture Archiving and Communication System (P ACS). Implementing or assisting in implementing Radiation Safety Program that is tasked with ensuring that radiation safety activities are being performed in accordance with approved and required NHPP and NRC procedures and principles of ALARA. Keeping records and documentation of the Radiation Safety Program on file and readily accessible for inspections. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm OR 8:30am - 5:00pm. After hours and weekend call by rotation. 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
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Certification: All applicants must be certified in nuclear medicine technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N). NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification eligibility requirements are normally satisfied by one of the following: (1) Completion of a NMTCB-recognized nuclear medicine technology program, OR (2) Completion of a nuclear medicine technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), or other accrediting agencies as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), culminating in a certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or master's degree. Educational programs