Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Special Procedures)

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
• Interview the patient to obtain additional clinical information, and if needed will contact the clinician and/or clinic that made the request for clarification and may recommend a more appropriate exam to order.
• Determine what views and technique to use based on this information for maximum diagnostic effectiveness.
• Make an independent decision to take additional views or alter the technique to achieve the goal before the patient leaves the department.
• Use a wide variety of computerized equipment such as the Angiographic and CT equipment, Digital Fluoroscopy, Computer Acquisition and port-processing workstations, PACS viewing stations, WEBPACS desk top viewing software, and hospital computer systems such as VISTA and CPRS.
• Performs computed tomography of the head, neck, spine, chest and body with and without the use of contrast materials including CT guided biopsy studies of muscular skeletal system, neuro systems, lung, liver, kidney and other soft tissue sampling, abscess drainages, microwave or cryoablation studies requiring localization of catheter placement, cardiac, biopsy, interventional procedures and peripheral vascular examinations.
• Performs Angiographic exams of the Vascular systems, Fluoroscopy guided biopsies of muscular skeletal system, lung, liver, kidney and other soft tissue sampling, Drain placements, and other Interventional procedures
• The technologist must be able to work in a surgical type environment where a sterile field must be maintained and will maintain the assigned room with adequate levels of medical and emergency supplies needed for optimal patient care and efficiency and maintain cleanliness
• Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined wall and collimation.
• Trains rotating X-ray and computerized tomography students and new technologists in CT and Angio/Interventional sections. Trains new staff and volunteers working within the CT and Angio/Interventional sections of Radiology. Communicates effectively with medical support assistants regarding patient care and scheduling for CT section and for studies scheduled for Angio/Interventional not covered by nursing.

Work Schedule: Monday 12:00am - 10:00am, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm

(On Call / Holidays and Overtime are essential for this position.)

Compressed/Flexible: Available

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified applicant relocating to the San Diego, CA commuting area.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs