Now Hiring — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA
Radiology & Imaging Openings
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA (NMCP) and its associated Branch Health/Medical Clinics (BHC) • USGP is hiring across 5 positions under this federal contract — details for each below.
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Positions under this contract
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday 0600-1600, 80 hours per week total; shifts typically 10 hours with uncompensated meal break. On-call Monday-Friday 1600-0700 plus weekends/holidays 0700-0700 (up to ~6,752 on-call hours/year); call-back service: respond to page within 10 minutes, arrive 30 minutes before radiopharmaceutical arrival (up to ~200 call-back hours/year, 2-hour minimum). Max 4 individuals approved.
Education
- Graduate of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited Nuclear Medicine program
Licensure & Certifications
- Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT - Nuclear Medicine
- Member of the ARRT-NM registry
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)
Experience
- At least 12 continuous months of experience as a registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist within the preceding 24 months, including digital imaging and PACS experience
- Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years, at least one from a practicing radiologist who personally observed the HCW
What You'll Do
- Calibrate equipment and perform diagnostic nuclear medicine studies as prescribed by the physician, using nuclear medicine scanners and scintillation cameras
- Log patient arrivals/departures in MHS Genesis and scanner logbooks; send image series to the radiologist via PACS
- Measure radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers, scintillation, or similar detectors
- Follow radiation safety protocols for use and disposal of radioactive materials under the Naval Radioactive Materials Permit and division SOPs
- Perform unscheduled procedures within one hour of a physician's request
- Receive and position patients, explain procedures involving radioactive material, and provide reassuring care
- Perform daily system calibrations and quality control; recognize artifacts and report equipment errors
- Observe and report adverse reactions to radiopharmaceuticals; initiate emergency resuscitation measures when needed
Radiographic (Radiologic) Technologist
Schedule: Coverage across five shift patterns, 24/7/365 department: 3 techs Mon-Fri days 0700-1530; 2 techs Mon-Fri days 1100-1930; 2 techs Sat-Sun days 0700-1530; 2 techs Sun-Sat evenings 1500-2330; 1 tech Sun-Sat nights 2300-0730 (uncompensated 30-minute meal break). Required to work federal holidays. Max 28 individuals approved.
Education
- Graduate of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited program
Licensure & Certifications
- ARRT Radiography certification with 12 hours of approved continuing medical education within the last 12 months
- Member of the ARRT-R registry
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)
Experience
- One full year of full-time experience as a diagnostic radiologic technologist within the preceding 2 years, including digital imaging experience
- One letter of recommendation written within the last 2 years from a practicing radiologist or peer radiology technician who personally observed the HCW (per May 2025 modification; the original PWS required two letters)
What You'll Do
- Log patient arrivals/departures in MHS Genesis; send image series to the radiologist via PACS per department protocol
- Receive and position patients, explain procedures, and make technical adjustments for the required examination
- Perform acute care diagnostic studies of extremities, chest, abdomen, and head
- Research and help formulate new techniques for routine and emergent diagnostic procedures
- Assist in coordinating schedules, daily logs, and monthly report data
- Perform limited administrative duties for the hospital radiation safety program records
Radiographic (Radiation Therapy) Technologist
Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday 0600-1800, 160 hours per week total; staggered shifts, typically 8.5 hours with uncompensated 30-minute meal break. On-call Mon-Fri 1600-0700 plus weekends/holidays 0700-0700 (up to ~4,580 on-call hours/year); call-back: respond to page in 10 minutes, arrive within 60 minutes (up to ~100 call-back hours/year, 2-hour minimum). Max 6 individuals approved.
Education
- Graduate of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited program
Licensure & Certifications
- ARRT Radiation Therapy certification with 12 hours of approved continuing medical education within the last 12 months
- Member of the ARRT-T registry
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)
Experience
- Minimum 4 years' experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist or Radiation Therapist within the last 5 years
- Experience with Varian treatment systems, Siemens PET/CT and CT scanner, and Aria record-and-verify system
- Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years, at least one from a practicing radiation oncologist who personally observed the HCW
What You'll Do
- Review dosage and frequency as part of patient treatment; confer with the physician and collaborate on recommended adjustments
- Study body scans and X-rays before administering treatment to confirm targeted treatment areas
- Assist the radiation oncologist in applying protective shields and devices to patients
- Monitor patient reactions after each treatment and advise the physician of adverse effects
- Periodically review treatment records for accuracy and timely performance of simulations, treatments, and block fabrication
- Attend equipment-specific training when new equipment is installed
Radiographic (Mammography) Technologist
Schedule: Coverage: Monday through Friday 0700-1530, 40 hours per week; typical shift 8.5 hours with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; no federal holidays; no on-call. Max 3 individuals approved.
Education
- Graduate of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited program (see base-contract Exhibit 5 for Radiologic Technologist minimums)
Licensure & Certifications
- ARRT certification in Mammography
- Member of the ARRT-M registry
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)
Experience
- Minimum 12 continuous months' experience as a diagnostic Mammography Technologist within the preceding 24 months, including digital imaging
- Two letters of recommendation written within the last 2 years, at least one from a practicing radiologist who personally observed the HCW
What You'll Do
- Perform routine and complex mammography exams using digital or analog equipment, including stereotactic imaging, mammotomy procedures, and basic breast ultrasound
- Identify potential abnormalities or normal variants during the exam and determine the need for additional views
- Evaluate mammograms for technical quality and proper identification
- Correlate the patient's clinical history and prior diagnostic results with the requested exam; consult staff physicians as needed
- Perform daily system calibrations and QC per ACR, manufacturer, and command instructions; report outlying values to the Medical Physicist
- Maintain and clean mammography equipment; stock supplies; initiate repair calls for malfunctions
- Log patients in MHS Genesis and the mammography record system; send images to the radiologist via PACS
Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist
Schedule: 2 FTEs: Monday through Friday between 0630 and 1830; shifts normally 8.5 hours with uncompensated 30-minute meal break; max 80 hours per two-week period. On-call shared equitably (~every other week): weeknights from end of workday to next workday, weekends 0700 Saturday to 0700 Monday (up to ~13,504 on-call hours/year); call-back: respond in 10 minutes, arrive within 60 minutes (up to ~100 hours/year, 2-hour minimum). Overage hours compensated with equal compensatory time, to be used within two weeks.
Education
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Physics, Medical Physics, other physical science, engineering, or applied mathematics from an accredited college or university
- Meet American College of Radiation Oncology qualifications for medical physicists supporting ACRO-accredited CT systems
Licensure & Certifications
- Board certification (or board eligibility) as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of Medical Physics (Radiation Oncology Physics), the American Board of Radiology (Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics), or the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine
- Listed on Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses as an Authorized Medical Physicist within the past 5 years
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person course; web-based classes not accepted)
Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience within the preceding 5 years as a Therapeutic Medical Physicist in a clinic setting (per May 2025 modification; original PWS said 'hospital setting')
- Minimum 1 year experience within the preceding 3 years providing physics support for SRS and SBRT procedures
- Two letters of recommendation written within the last 3 years, at least one from a supervisory medical physicist, direct medical supervisor, or physician
What You'll Do
- Measure and analyze beam data for treatment machines; ensure beam/source data are correctly entered in the treatment planning system
- Verify accuracy of treatment plans, dosimetry calculations, dose totals, and chart documentation for 3D conformal, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, respiratory-gated, and SRS treatments
- Perform quality assurance checks after treatment machine maintenance
- Generate 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS isodose plans from CT/MRI/PET-CT and simulation data per the radiation oncologist's specifications
- Provide education and training for dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses, and medical physics residents (GME support)
- Support radiation monitoring, QA, and safety compliance with licensure requirements and national standards
- Assist with simulations and treatment planning; attend weekly chart rounds and quarterly CQI meetings
Requirements for all positions on this contract
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross before starting performance; web-based classes do not qualify
- Security investigation: electronic fingerprints and SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions (approximately 60 days to process)
- Physical examination documentation and proof of immunization prior to commencing services (at contractor expense; no required tests may be performed in the MTF)
- Hepatitis B test with documented immune status; non-immune workers must complete a Hepatitis B vaccination series
- MMR: serologic evidence of immunity to measles and rubella or documented MMR vaccination (dose rules vary by birth year)
- Current seasonal influenza immunization before starting work, and annually thereafter, with proof to the COR
- Tuberculosis screening via Mantoux tuberculin skin test or QuantiFERON; induration of 10 mm or more requires chest X-ray and evaluation
- N95 respirator fit testing as applicable
- HIPAA compliance with the facility's privacy and security policies; providers obtain/maintain an NPI as applicable
- Orientation and mandatory DOD annual training: up to 40 hours MTF orientation plus approximately 24 hours MHS Genesis information systems orientation, completed within 60 days of starting
- Basic computer skill competency (routine emails, letters, informal reports)
- Minimum of 16 hours of work per month at NMC Portsmouth
- Track hours by signing in/out using the MTF timekeeping system (e.g., KRONOS)
- Clinical competency demonstrated within the past 2 years in the required discipline (credentialing package due 60 days before placement)
- Comply with Joint Commission standards, MTF regulations, and Principles of Ethical Conduct for Government employees
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