Nuclear Medicine Technologist

White River Junction ...Where New England Charm Meets Purpose!

The Community White River Junction & the Upper Valley Vermont
White River Junction is a vibrant village in the heart of Vermonts Upper Valley nestled where the White and Connecticut Rivers converge. This historic railroad town has reinvented itself as a thriving arts and cultural hub home to the Center for Cartoon Studies Northern Stage theater company and a lively downtown with independent shops galleries and farm-to-table restaurants. Explore nearby Quechee Gorge Vermonts Little Grand Canyon visit the world-famous King Arthur Baking Company or enjoy year-round outdoor recreation including skiing at Killington and Okemo hiking the Appalachian Trail and kayaking on the Connecticut River. The Upper Valley offers an exceptional quality of life with excellent schools a strong sense of community and four stunning New England seasons.

Click on the link to learn more about the area here.

Airport Information: Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB)
Lebanon Municipal Airport is located just minutes from White River Junction and offers regional flight connections. For broader domestic and international options Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is approximately 90 miles southeast and Burlington International Airport (BTV) is about 130 miles northwest both providing a wide range of non-stop destinations.

For more information about the airport check out their website here.

About the Facility White River Junction VA Medical Center
The White River Junction VA Medical Center (WRJ VAMC) is part of Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 1 the VA New England Healthcare System and provides comprehensive healthcare services to veterans across Vermont and parts of New Hampshire. Located at 215 N. Main Street in White River Junction VT the facility offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services including primary care specialty care surgical services mental health programs and diagnostic imaging. WRJ VAMC is also affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and is recognized for its commitment to veteran-centered care clinical research and health professional education.

Facility Address: 215 N. Main Street White River Junction VT 05009

Nuclear Medicine Technologist RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• Deliver a full spectrum of Nuclear Medicine services to veterans at the White River Junction VA Medical Center.
• Prepare contrast and radiopharmaceutical materials under the direction of the radiologist; maintain thorough understanding of proper contrast material usage and patient safety protocols.
• Perform Nuclear Medicine examinations including GI Bleed studies Cardiac Stress Tests Bone Scans HIDA Scans DaTscans GI Emptying studies Parathyroid scans and Lung Perfusion/Ventilation scans.
• Receive and interpret radiology requests for accuracy and appropriateness; maintain thorough knowledge of CPRS ordering processes and register complete cancel and edit exams in the computerized information system.
• Perform and complete imaging studies within established guidelines for stat pre-op urgent and routine examinations.
• Ensure quality of radiographic exams by maintaining high acceptability standards while minimizing patient dosage; document repeat/reject analysis and meet the established monthly measure of greater than 5% of total exams performed.
• Operate a wide variety of imaging equipment including Symbia Intevo Excel (Siemens) and D-Spect (Spectrum Dynamics Medical) to obtain examinations of acceptable quality.
• Maintain electronic records and files of exams performed; ensure all images and required paperwork are properly completed and scanned into the PACS system in correct orientation and on the correct patient.
• Apply Infection Control practices and safety procedures for patients and staff as mandated by Medical Center and Imaging Service policies for all imaging modalities.
• Record all doses of medications; properly identify patients using full name and social security number; verify correct contrast type/amount with a second person for timed examinations.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist REQUIREMENTS

• Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Nuclear Medicine with understanding of advanced applications.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology including location appearance and functioning of major and minor systems susceptible to radiographic illumination.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in operating Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment and computerized patient record systems (CPRS/VistA).
• Ability to speak understand read and write English fluently.
• Must pass VA background investigation prior to beginning performance.
• Compliance with all VA credentialing privileging and mandatory training requirements per VHA Handbook 1100.19.