Diagnostic Radiologic Technician

Radiologic Technologist

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a variety of routine Radiologic exams and procedures.
• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Imaging PACS System.
• Coordinates closely with the radiologist and referring physician on all procedures ensuring that optimum quality films are obtained for diagnosis, using the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient.
• Performs quality control duties that involve ensuring CR and DR x-ray units are in proper calibration.
• Employees are responsible for seeing that the flow of work throughout the clinic proceeds in an orderly fashion so that patient waiting time is kept to a minimum.
• Employees are responsible for developing and maintaining accurate technique charts for all x-ray rooms.
• Maintains radiation monitors and statistical data for the clinic and forwards same to Chief, Imaging Service, CTVHCS, Temple.
• Performs a variety of routine to moderately complex radiographic procedures.
• Positions patients, explains procedures, selects and sets voltage, time and other technical factors, and makes exposure necessary for the requested procedure.
• Performs various daily operational functions with digital informational - radiographic equipment. Operates Computerized Readers, Lasers and Direct Capture equipment.
• The incumbent must report to work on time, as scheduled, and demonstrate strict adherence to established dress code standards; appearance is expected to be neat, clean, and professional always. Annual educational and training requirements must be satisfactorily completed. Assigned duties must be consistently completed within designated times.
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices (such as lead aprons, gloves, and collimators) and techniques.
• Knowledge of safe working practices such as in lifting patients, supplies, or equipment and requests help when necessary.
• Knowledge in the use of equipment used to perform quality control tests. Included is such equipment as Lucite phantom, bar phantom, lead grid, sensitometer and densitometer.
• Anatomy and physiology such as the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor system susceptible to radiologic illumination to accurately interpret the examination requested.
• Aspects of basic physics include the concepts of energy, electric power and types of electrical circuits, construction and use of x-ray tubes and the properties of x-rays to understand the operation of x-ray equipment, monitor the equipment for proper operation, change standard procedures to compensate for aging equipment, and to determine when maintenance or repair is required.
• Knowledge of complex radiographic exposure techniques.
• Ability and initiative to make accurate and reliable judgments which concern the patient, equipment or department, and experience making such judgments in the absence of a supervisor.
• Skill to apply knowledge required to complete complex radiographic procedures which includes positioning or immobilizing the patient to prevent movement to provide the radiologist with optimal quality x-rays and illuminating the desired areas or concentrating the contrast media where needed.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures including operation of defibrillators, and artificial respirators for occurrences such as seizures and cardiac arrest.
• Knowledge of computerized equipment.
• Knowledge and use of digital informational - radiographic equipment in conjunction with VistA Rad PACS (CR, Laser images.) Knowledge and use of all Direct Capture X-Ray Units.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining departmental supplies.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule: Two Shifts available; Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm or Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm; Rotating Holidays

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 50333-F/50334-F/50335-F/50336-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized