Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistThe Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position is located in the Radiology department at the West Haven, CT location. This position is full-time with 40 hours. Employees at this grade level are to be qualified to provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology listed and/or general radiologic technology services.DutiesHelpReceives requests or instructions for procedures.Interprets requests or instructions from radiologist or medical officers.Performs as technologist in charge on less demanding shifts or in a detached clinic.Secures Patients Confidence/CooperationSecures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures.Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate.Varies procedures or positions to adjust for patients' medical conditions.Operates Radiology EquipmentOperates computerized radiography as well as conventional Radiology equipment. Determines technical factors (i.e., calculates the correct exposure factors of time, distance, kilovoltage, and milliamperage), sets controls and operates equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified receives the correct calculated exposure.Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required and makes exposures necessary for requested procedures.Maintains Supplies/Performs Minor MaintenanceCleans and sterilizes equipment and area after each use.Performs routine maintenance and recognizes and reports malfunctioning equipment to ensure repair.Performs picture archival duties.Work Schedule: Sunday-Monday 12am-8am, Tuesday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday-Saturday off. On call and holiday coverage required.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: F03117Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized