Diagnostic Radiologist Technologist (DRT/CT)

Allied Health Professional

Incumbent must possess specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction system.

Exams may include Drainages, Biopsies, and Peripheral Vascular Examinations.

The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship to the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of particular interest to the physician.

Incumbent will assist in the Radiology Department performing all aspects of routine radiology procedures. This includes use of Digital Readers (DR), proper techniques, positioning knowledge, radiation safety, orthopedic exams, and other related procedures as needed. May include fluoroscopy on an as needed basis.

Ensures CT scan radiation doses are documented in PACS and/or on in the procedure for Radiologist to dictate in the patient's report.

Performs quality control/assurance checks on completed CT scans to ensure optimally diagnostic images are referred for radiologists' interpretation.

Monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and emergency measures to include AED.

Properly identify patient images.

Schedules patients for examinations.

Performs Intravenous injections of contrast materials.

Practices radiation safety.

Receives and interprets requests or instructions for general or complex procedures.

Trains staff and student technologists to operate all radiographic equipment and perform procedures intraoperatively.

Performs bedside Radiographs, as necessary.

Work Schedule: M-F 08:00am - 4:30pm.

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

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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 Authorized.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 619-60615F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.