Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Job Title

Staff Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Duties

The staff diagnostic radiologic technologist manages patients for radiological examinations producing diagnostic quality images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. The technologist ensures patients are protected from over-exposure to ionizing radiation. The incumbent relies on pre-established guidelines and instructional sets to perform the function of the job. The diagnostic radiologic technologist receives guidance from more experienced staff members on more complex patient issues and requires direct supervision in any general radiologic technology assignment. The technologist is responsible for the performance and coordination of assigned radiology examinations. These exams are performed with or without the use of contrast enhanced agents. The goal of the DRT is to achieve diagnostic studies to properly evaluate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Exams may be performed outside the Imaging Department, e.g., at the bedside, in the operating room or emergency department. The incumbent may assist senior technologists in more complex and specialized examination procedures. He/she properly identifies the patient and the image. The staff DRT provides exam information/instructions to the patient. The incumbent practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. The staff DRT uses word processing software to execute several office automations functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; inserting and deleting text, formatting documents, and transmitting and receiving e-mail. Uses the Veterans Health Information System and Technology Architecture (VISTA) to access information in the Medical Center Computer System. The technologist is responsible to maintain patient confidentiality and security information when transmitting images to the Picture Archiving and Communicating Systems (PACS). Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 4:00pm- Midnight with Rotating Weekends & Holidays

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

Functional Statement #

21R56A