About the opportunity
This position is located at the Naval Medical Center with the Directorate of Clinical Support within the Nuclear Medicine Division in San Diego, California. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform a full spectrum of nuclear medicine procedures for a diverse patient population ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Responsibilities include performing tests and examinations using radionuclides, radiation detectors, scanning apparatus, and related equipment; managing radiopharmaceuticals from procurement to administration; employing aseptic techniques; managing personnel monitoring devices; and facilitating advanced radioligand therapies for neuroendocrine tumors and metastatic prostate cancer. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation under the Department of Defense.
Salary and benefits
- Salary ranging from $70,507 to $91,664 per year (including applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement)
- Advanced in-hire incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
- Advance leave accrual incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
- Direct Deposit of Pay required
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must meet licensure/certification requirements under Public Law 97-35 (credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75) and be certified as a radiographer
- Must possess one year of specialized experience performing nuclear medicine studies, providing technical support to physicians, and working with the therapeutic application of radiopharmaceuticals (typical of work at GS-08 level), OR two full years of graduate-level education or a master's degree in a directly related field, OR a suitable combination of education and experience
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
Required documents
- Resume: Must be two pages or less, including employer name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and a brief description of relevant experience
- Transcripts: Required if qualifying based on education, or copies of transcripts for individual occupational requirements
- License or Certification: Copy of your required job-related license or certification
- Other supporting documents: Cover letter (optional), most recent performance appraisal if applicable
When to apply
- Date Posted: 2026-08-27
- Application Close Date: 2026-09-08 at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account or create one
- Complete the online questionnaire via the USA Staffing link
- Select your resume from your USAJOBS account and upload or re-select required supporting documents such as transcripts and licenses
- Verify that your complete application package is accurate and submit it by the closing date
Additional information
- This position requires a 1-year probationary period
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Certified radiographers with specialized experience in nuclear medicine procedures.
- Technologists interested in working with advanced radioligand therapies for oncology patients.
- Professionals seeking to work in a diverse clinical environment ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
What should you think carefully about?
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, so relocation expenses would be the applicant's responsibility.
- The role requires a 1-year probationary period.
- Applicants must verify their specific certification meets the federal credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a strong fit for a technologist aiming to specialize in advanced nuclear medicine therapies within a military treatment facility. It provides a unique opportunity to work in a high-volume, specialized clinical setting in San Diego while benefiting from federal employment incentives.
Our take
Highly qualified nuclear medicine technologists with the required certifications should consider this role. Those who cannot relocate to San Diego at their own expense or lack the specific specialized experience should avoid applying.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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