Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Fusion Imaging Technologist) Job in Oklahoma City, OK

Vacancy No. CBSU-12764487-25-TLK Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $79,112.00 to $102,840.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/15/2025 Close Date 7/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Oklahoma City, OK


Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a public announcement and is open to all U.S. citizens. If you are a current permanent facility employee, VHA or VA employee, all other federal employees, or past, current, upcoming Health Professional Trainee graduates, please apply to announcement: CBSU-12764486-25-TLK.

Duties

Duties:

  • Verifies patient identity to comply with medical center and service policy, physician order for the procedure, and pregnancy status of females, when appropriate.
  • Evaluates the individual needs of the adult and older adult patient and provides appropriate care/support. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency conditions by initiating a call for assistance, administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary, and maintaining intravenous fluids, oxygen and other life-support assistance until dedicated medical emergency staff arrives.
  • Assuring that any pre­-study preparation has been completed, such as hydration, voiding, bowel cleansing, suspension of interfering drugs, blood serum glucose assessments, intravenous line and / or bladder catheter placement before any procedures are started.
  • Be proficient in introducing intravenous catheters in patients for administration of radiopharmaceuticals and medications.
  • Transfers wheelchair and litter patients onto imaging table safely using ergonomic methods/lifting devices.
  • Receives radioactive material (RAM) packages and monitors RAM package for external exposure and removable contamination. Documents package receipt. Enters the radioactive material into inventory, stores radioactive material appropriately, defaces RAM package, and properly disposes of packaging material. Maintains record for review/inspection.
  • Prepares, assays, and administers radiopharmaceutical doses by injection, inhalation, or ingestion as prescribed by the physician. Radio labels blood components following VHA Radio labeled Blood Directive and departmental policies.
  • Performs, evaluates, and monitors quality control measures of specialized equipment including all nuclear medicine equipment used in the performance of nuclear imaging, non-imaging studies, and ancillary equipment and records acquired data daily, i.e., gamma cameras, SPECT/CT, PET/CT systems, thyroid probe and uptake, GM meters, dose calibrators, well counters, Intego Infusion system, Crash cart. Adjust and maintain equipment.
  • Verifying accuracy of ECG gating and operates and maintains ancillary devices, i.e., EKG machines, BP machines, case/treadmill machine, glucometer. Knowledge regarding possible side effects of radiopharmaceuticals and other medications, such as Lasix, kinevac, captopril, adenosine, and lexiscan.
  • With minimal supervision from senior level staff/supervisory technologist (when necessary), perform a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging, non-imaging, in-vitro and therapeutic procedures, including highly specialized computer assisted studies, such as gated, tomographic quantitative and fused imaging.
  • Knowledgeable in 3D and cross-sectional anatomy.
  • Schedules patients for exams when necessary following departmental and VHA scheduling directives.
  • Assisting the Nuclear Medicine Physician in performing a wide variety of advanced radiopharmaceutical therapies including, but not limited to 1-131, Y-90, Sm-153 and Ra-223.
  • Correctly administer radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients following hospital/departmental protocols.
  • Perform daily room surveys and weekly wipe testing per departmental policy.
  • Secures and stores radioactive material and sealed sources to prevent unauthorized access or removal.
  • Uses personnel monitoring devices to measure external radiation exposure and bioassay to detect internal contamination.
  • Disposes of radioactive waste by segregating, monitoring, labeling, and transferring waste to appropriate storage areas. Releases waste through the decay in storage. Defaces radiation symbols and wording before discarding/transferring packages. Records waste disposal data in the Hot Lab information system.
  • The incumbent identifies unsafe or unsanitary conditions which may impose danger to self, customers, employees, or property, and understands processes to follow through to abate and/or minimize the impending hazard.
  • Assists Supervisor in developing, revising, and maintaining procedure manuals
  • May make recommendations to the Chief, Nuclear Medicine Service and appropriate administrate staff regarding equipment purchases, modifications, and construction within the department. Provides technical information when requested.
  • Participates in clinician research activities, pharmaceutical clinical trials, and proposed new uses of radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Participates in Tracer Observations and EOC rounds monthly.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 51689A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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.
  • English Language Proficiency. [NMTs] must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, of this part.
  • 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 must have structured clinical training sufficient to provide clinical competency in radiation safety, instrumentation, clinical procedures, and radio-pharmacy, as deemed acceptable by the NMTCB. NOTE: Technologists functioning as multi-modality technologists require additional specific certifications as stated in assignment descriptions below. Exceptions. Non-certified applicants, who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification, may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate NMT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (a)(1)(D). Failure to obtain certification within 1 year from the date of appointment is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This may result in termination of employment
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations:

GS-11 Experience. For assignments above the journey level, the candidate must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level.

Next Lower Grade Level Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSAs:
  • Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment.
  • Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them and make recommendations to the radiation safety officer (RSO).
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing post iodine-131 therapy radiation safety precautions.
  • Ability to troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems.
  • Ability to analyze computer generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiate corrective measures.
GS-11 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs:
  • Ability to produce and assess high quality fusion and quality control images using independent judgement to recognize abnormal or unacceptable results.
  • Practical knowledge and skill in the use of ancillary equipment with an understanding of how the results will affect the study outcome.
  • Knowledge of physiologic processes as they relate to altered radiopharmaceutical uptake and/or artefactual findings.
  • Knowledge of CT and/or MR radiographic techniques utilized in quality control and acquisition parameters.
  • Ability to recognize and correct fusion imaging system errors.
Preferred Experience: Performs specialized/complex imaging procedures, such as rest and stress myocardial perfusion, hepatobiliary, hemangioma, lasix renal, captopril renal, brain, cisternogram, tumor, oncological, infection studies, SPECT/CT, PET/CT and advanced therapies. Assists supervising Physician, Physicians Assistant in the cardiac stress lab while performing exercise or pharmaceutical stress exams associated with myocardial perfusion imaging. Specialized/complex procedures may require administration of interventional drugs, such regadenoson, adenosine, lasix, cholecystokenin, SSKI, glucola, and other drugs, under the supervision of a physician/physician assistant and using special techniques for administering radiopharmaceuticals. Advanced therapies may include but are not limited to Y-90, Ra223 and palliative bone pain therapies.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The actual grade for this position is GS-11 which is above full performance.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.

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/.

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.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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.

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Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Transcript


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
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 07/25/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12764487.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Agency contact information

VISN 19 HR Contact Center
Address
VA Oklahoma City Health Care System
921 Northeast 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.


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