Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist -Computed Tomography

Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to:Makes necessary exposures, and prepares CT suite and equipment. Explain procedures to patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.Perform computerized tomography of the head, neck, spine, chest and body with and without the use of contrast materials. Performs a spectrum advanced imaging examinations. Including biopsies, abscess drainages, ablations, cardiac angiography, brain perfusions, and virtual colonography. Performs routine radiology studies to the same high-standards that are required for CT.Possess specific knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computed tomography.Performs peripheral and visceral CT Angiography of the neurological, cardiovascular, abdominal systems and extremities.Ensure that the relationships with management, co-workers, students, patients and others within the organization are consistently courteous, respectful, cooperative in nature, and overall contributes positively to the effective operations of Diagnostic Imaging.Records CT scan radiation doses, contrast amounts, intravenous (IV) placements and documents this information on lsite, Vista, and CPRS for Radiologist to dictate in the patient's report.Performs team leader duties. Technologist at this grade level will work toward creating and presenting educational in-services to teach new techniques, procedures, instructions to operate new equipment; provide re-fresher information on procedures, patient safety or any information relevant to our field.Travel may be required within NF/SG Diagnostic Imaging Service for training purposes or help with technologist shortages either on a volunteer basis or a rotation among all CT technologist.Technologist will assist in the transporting of patients, via wheel chair, stretcher, or with walking assistance when appropriate, to different locations throughout the hospital and medical centers.Work Schedule:Wednesday-Saturday (Wednesday-Friday 11:00am - 9:30pm, Saturday 1:30pm-Midnight) OR,Saturday - Tuesday, 9:30pm - 8:00am OR,Sunday - Wednesday, 8:00am - 6:30pmMonday - Friday, 3:30 pm - MidnightRecruitment/Relocation Incentive: Recruitment/Relocation Incentives MAY BE Authorized for Highly Qualified CandidatesPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance. Learn more.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 $416.66Retirement: 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.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized