Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiography) - Recruitment/Relocation Approved

Summary The Primary Purpose of the Position is: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-Interventional Radiology (IR), serves as a team member who provides complex imaging procedures to perform diagnostic and therapeutic non-invasive procedures of the Vascular system, Gastro-duodenal, Genito-Urinary system, Endocrine system, Neurological and Musculoskeletal systems among others. Responsibilities A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual. VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiography): Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiography) position are but not limited to: A. Prepares patient for requested procedure to include but not limited to: The technologist begins each procedure by correctly identifying the patient in accordance with the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals, ensuring all identifiers are verified before care continues. The technologist confirms that patient clothing is appropriate for the area of interest and secures the patient's belongings, returning them at the conclusion of the procedure. B. Maintains electronic patient records as follow: The technologist ensures full compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements regarding the safeguarding of patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Before and after the procedure, the technologist verifies that the proper request has been submitted and confirms that all necessary CPT codes are accurately applied and closed out to ensure appropriate workload capture for Interventional Radiology and ancillary services. The technologist ensures that all images successfully transfer into the PACS system, resolving quality-assurance issues and taking corrective action when errors arise that may impact report accuracy or availability. C. Prepares Interventional Radiology procedures utilizing surgical sterile techniques: The technologist consistently applies infection-control practices when preparing the procedure table, organizing trays, and performing procedural site preparation to maintain a safe and sterile environment. The technologist adheres strictly to all facility-approved sterile processes and protocols before, during, and after each procedure to ensure patient safety and reduce the risk of infection. D. Performs tasks with minimal to no supervision from the Interventional Radiologist: The technologist obtains hemostasis following vascular procedures, ensuring patient safety and monitoring for post-procedure complications. The technologist performs gastric tube evaluations and percutaneous drain checks, confirming proper placement and function. The technologist is responsible for securing various drainage and connecting tubes to maintain stability and prevent dislodgement E. Demonstrates knowledge of proper use and administration of contrast agents normally used in the Interventional Suite: The technologist demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the indications and contraindications associated with contrast media, including recognition of contrast reaction symptoms and the immediate treatments required to manage them. The technologist maintains knowledge of the location and proper use of emergency medical equipment necessary to respond to adverse contrast reactions. F. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of equipment and supplies used in a modern Angio/ Interventional suite: The technologist possesses thorough knowledge of the use and function of all guidewires, angiographic catheters, and dilation catheters, as well as the accessory devices commonly used in the angiography suite, including drains, caps, pressure lines, stopcocks, manifolds, and sheaths. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm rotating standby call/holidays Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: 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 $416.66. 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 #: 53108-F Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Education. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from [other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).] Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable]. Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent [can operate independently] and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. [In modalities that require advanced certification, to support their continued development, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.] Grandfathering Provision: All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels. DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-9: Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program. Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: i. *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures. ii. Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers. iii. *Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure. iv. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography. v. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions. vi. Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. Preferred Experience: Specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body. PACS-Ensures completion of examination by following proper procedures to transmit images to PACS immediately after the exam. Demonstrates safe radiation work practice appropriate for the position. Demonstrate and verbalize proper procedures. Infection Control,. Understands, demonstrates appropriate hygiene methods and infection control. Administers contrast media under the supervision of the staff radiologist and confers with the radiologist to establish requirements with reference to contrast agents, vital signs, medications, and physiologic monitoring to perform procedures. Knowledge of vascular systems and major vessel anatomy. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09. Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs. and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs. and over); Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour); Pushing (1 - 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 3 hours); Standing (up to 3 hours); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; Hearing (aid permitted) Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. NOTE: If your school was accredited by JRCERT at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the JRCERT website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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