The Nuclear Medicine Technologist at this level independently performs a wide range of specialized nuclear medicine procedures, including imaging, advanced fusion imaging (PET/CT, SPECT/CT, PET/MR), therapies, quality control, and equipment maintenance while following NRC, DOT, OSHA and related guidelines. Complex, advanced-level assignments are handled at least 25% of the time.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Prepare, assay, and administer radiopharmaceuticals by various routes. Insert and manage IV catheters for radiopharmaceuticals/medications. Recognize and respond to radiopharmaceutical/medication side effects. Receive, explain procedures, position patients, and ensure comfort. Gather clinical information from charts, requisitions, and patient interviews. Safely move and transfer patients using proper ergonomic methods. Operate and perform QC on nuclear medicine imaging and counting equipment. Understand and apply exposure rate calculations. Perform diagnostic, non-imaging, in-vitro, therapeutic, and advanced SPECT/CT procedures. Cross-train and maintain competency in PET/CT as required. Analyze images for quality and troubleshoot issues. Apply knowledge of 2D and 3D anatomy. Correctly identify patients and administer radioactive pharmaceuticals safely. Perform radionuclide therapy with physicians, ensuring safety, documentation, and waste handling. Prepare complete study documentation for physician interpretation. Schedule procedures considering equipment, patient condition, preparation needs, and urgency. Safely receive, handle, transport, use, and dispose of radioactive materials per NRC, NHPP, DOT. Practice ALARA to keep radiation exposures as low as reasonably achievable. Follow all Nuclear Medicine, Medical Center, VISN and Radiation Safety policies. Identify potential radiation contamination and act to minimize exposure; notify appropriate staff. Calibrate and maintain imaging and counting equipment; troubleshoot and coordinate repairs. Participate in Nuclear Medicine research projects. Instruct, supervise and evaluate students, new technologists and residents. Perform area surveys, wipe tests and bioassays; respond to contamination per ALARA. Identify and correct technical artifacts in studies. Maintain clean, stocked, and operational work areas; monitor supply levels. Support coworkers during difficult cases or heavy workloads; promote teamwork. Interact professionally with external regulatory agencies when required. Work irregular tours of duty and participate in on-call rotations. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m. ; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30; 0730 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Rotating call Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD54277F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
There is no educational requirement or substitution for this grade level.
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