Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Multi-Modality

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Base pay: $74,678.00/yr – $97,076.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

The Advanced Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for performing a wide range of specialized clinical procedures using radioactive materials at a higher level of duties, requiring significant scope and complexity. This Multi-Modality Technologist must hold appropriate specific certification in nuclear medicine (NMTCB or ARRT(N)), as well as CT (NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT)) and/or MR (ARRT(MR)) applicable to independently perform assignment duties.

• United States Citizenship (Non-citizens may be appointed only when no qualified citizens are available).
• Certification:
  Must be certified in nuclear medicine technology by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N).
• Education:
  
  Completion of a NMTCB‑recognized nuclear medicine technology program or an accredited program by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT); degree can be associate, baccalaureate, or master’s.
• Clinical competency in radiation safety, instrumentation, procedures, and radio‑pharmacy as determined by NMTCB.
• Multi‑modality technologists must also hold certifications in CT (NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT)) and/or MR (ARRT(MR)).
• Grandfathering Provision:
  Current VHA employees meeting VA Qualification Standard may be employed on a grandfathered basis.
• Experience:
  
  For GS‑11, 1 year of creditable experience at the next lower grade (GS‑9) directly related to the position and full KSAs at that level.
• Advanced KSAs:
  Knowledge of contrast media, patient safety, quality control, and ability to troubleshoot nuclear medicine, CT, and MR equipment; ability to administer radiopharmaceuticals and IV contrast, document procedures, and ensure radiation safety compliance.

• Perform fusion imaging such as PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and PET/MR procedures, including diagnostic nuclear medicine‑CT‑MR fused images.
• Operating and maintaining gamma cameras, PET/CT scanners, and related equipment; conduct daily and weekly quality control testing.
• Ensure radiation safety guidelines are followed per NRC, DOT, NHPPC, OSHA, and Joint Commission.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and IV contrast, monitor patients, and maintain accurate records.
• Document and communicate all procedures and findings to physicians and staff.
• Assist in regulatory audits and compliance reporting.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
• Provide scheduling and coordination of imaging studies with VA scheduling mandates.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration

Omaha, NE (referral opportunities available)