Supervisory Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a supervisory Nuclear Medicine Technologist job at the Las Vegas VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas, Nevada, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The person plans and runs the nuclear medicine program, oversees radiation safety, and also does some direct patient care. It is an Excepted Service job with one vacancy, and the announcement may be used to fill more positions.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
- Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. The job is open to the public, current federal employees, and veterans, including eligible spouses, widows, widowers, or parents of veterans who may qualify for derived preference.
What you would do
- Directs daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine Service and supervises staff.
- Manages staffing, training, performance reviews, leave, overtime, and on-call schedules.
- Performs direct patient care for inpatient, emergency, and outpatient imaging.
- Oversees the radiation safety program and regulatory compliance with the Radiation Safety Officer.
- Manages handling, storage, disposal, and inventory records for radioactive materials.
- Develops new protocols based on current research findings.
Do you qualify for GS-12?
With experience: You need 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11) that is directly related to this job, and you must meet the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities at that level. Preferred experience includes 3 years in nuclear medicine and 1 year as a nuclear medicine supervisor or lead.
With education: Completing an accredited nuclear medicine technology program can qualify you for the required certification. Programs can be certificate, associate, bachelor's, or master's level, and must include structured clinical training. A transcript must be submitted if you use education to qualify.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification in nuclear medicine technology
How to apply well
What to send:
- VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations
- Copy of your NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification
- Transcript if you use education to qualify
- Long-form resume or CV that clearly describes your experience
- DD-214 or Statement of Service if you claim veterans' preference
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, and your experience will be verified. Missing information or documents may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.
Tips for this job:
- Make sure your certification is current and include a copy, since it is required, not optional.
- Your resume or CV should list your nuclear medicine and supervisory experience with clear dates, because experience is verified.
- The page lists telework as eligible by agency policy, but the job text says Telework: Not Available, so ask the contact, Tamara Hughes, if it matters to you.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, plus after hours and weekends if necessary. On-call schedules are part of the supervisor's duties.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- Must be a U.S. citizen to apply
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- May be required to serve a probationary period
- Background or security investigation
- Online onboarding process
- Must pass a pre-employment physical
- Seasonal influenza vaccination required
- COVID-19 vaccination required, subject to legal accommodations
- Excepted Service job that does not confer competitive status
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $118,464 – $154,007 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-12 · General Schedule
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- Yes
- Occupation
- General Health Science (0601)
- Announcement
- CBSW-13102501-27-TLH
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