Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiography)

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist(Interventional Radiography) at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, will support the Medical Imaging Service. Technologists working in this special assignment may function as vascular interventional (VI), cardiac interventional (CI) and/or cardiovascular-interventional (CV) technologists which use specialized equipment to perform diagnostic angiographic procedures and complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. This specialty requires additional knowledge of vascular systems and major vessel anatomy. The technologist must be knowledgeable in the specialized equipment employed for digital subtraction systems and interventional procedures.

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs peripheral and visceral angiography of the abdominal systems and extremities i.e. renal, hepatic, mesenteric, aortic, femoral, and endovascular. Also performs neuro-angiography procedures, including spine, head and neck studies utilizing highly sophisticated x-ray equipment such as computerized fluoroscopy, pressure injectors and monitor patients.
• Perform image reconstructions as directed by the radiologist. Ensures all images are sent to PACS/VISTA Imaging without case editing errors. Performs technical and general maintenance of imaging devices, computers and drives.
• Practices radiation safety, reducing exposure to patients, staff and self. Complying with safety policies/procedures of the Medical Center, and participating in quality assurance activities as directed.
• Administers contrast media and medications under the direction/supervision of the radiologist. Conferring with radiologist to establish requirements with reference to contrast agents, medications and physiological monitoring to perform the procedure.
• Perform exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques. Ensuring preparation of all supplies, equipment and taking preventive measures to prevent contamination. Adhering to hospital infection control and safety policies/techniques.
• Schedule patients for examines, prioritizing care, optimizing IR times, and ensuring to accommodate emergency cases. Complete patient intake into the IR suite, accurately identifying patient information, to include demographic information, known allergies, and educating patients on procedure.
• Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. This includes, registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system, copying of images (to PACS, CD or film), logging patients onto the HIS-RIS work list.
• Trains new technologists, residents and fellows in digital angiography, venograms, myelograms, and percutaneous nephrostomy, and other special procedures. Incumbents participates in the evaluation of new employees.
• Reviews new developments in the field of angiography and computerized Radiology to help improve quality of exams utilizing the new technologies available.
• Technologist may be required to work modified shifts and pull on-call duty as required.
• Performs other duties common to the Radiology Service as assigned by the Chief Technologist or Supervisory Technologist.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm, 7:30-4pm, 8am-4:30pm, 7am-5:30pm, on call evenings and weekends.

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 Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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