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Summary About the Position This position is with the Defense Health Agency at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02142026 to 02272026 Salary $78458 to - 102001 per year Pay scale & grade GS 9 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Fort Hood TX Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0642 Nuclear Medicine Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJW-26-12889712-DHA-R3 Control number 857690400
Help Prepare in-house radiopharmaceuticals for daily use by compounding chemical kits with appropriate quantities of radioactive material. Initiate, perform acquisition, processing, dynamic and static planar and tomographic imaging procedures e.g. bone, brain, gallbladder, heart, liver, lung, parathyroid, renal, spleen, thyroid. Perform imaging procedures utilizing modern methodologies and accurately acquiring and processing data to optimize the studies for the physicians interpretation. Prepare patients for the procedure assessing patient needs and condition throughout the entire procedure. Prepare and administers therapeutic radionuclides at the direction of and after dose verification by the nuclear medicine physician. Perform daily, quarterly, and annual calibration checks on all pharmacy equipment.
Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. This position may have specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties may require interaction with children and youth under the age of 18 years on a recurring basis. Selectees may be required to sign a statement Condition of Employment consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. A pre-placement medical examination may be required. Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support BLS certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification e.g. ALS does not supersede BLS. This position may include shift work evenings, weekends, holidays. This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays. This position may require rotating shifts i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals. This position may require the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing. Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected. Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Who May Apply US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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, religious, spiritual, community, student, social. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience if qualifying based on education. Your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Nuclear Medicine Technician Licensure Certification Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education. And be certified as radiographers in their field. ANR Specialized Experience required One year of specialized experience performing nuclear medicine studies or examinations and providing technical support to physicians or other professional nuclear medicine personnel in the diagnosis, care, or treatment of patients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service GS-08. OREducation Two full years of graduate level education or a masters degree in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then, divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours or equivalent beyond the first year, total semester hours minus 18, by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. And such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. Or, full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit http://sites.ed.gov/international-recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial-probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station PCS costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Review our benefits How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Required documents Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates, include month and year for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information to include formatting tips, see What to include in your resume.
Other supporting documents Cover Letter optional Most recent Performance Appraisal if applicable Transcripts This position has an individual occupational