Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT)

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

DRTs perform at full performance. DRTs at this level must be qualified to independently provide services in specialized areas of Radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services with only oversight or direction for highly complex issues.

List of Functional Requirements:

• Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions such as cystograms, cholangiograms, and for the purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract. (In the case of injected media, a patient consent form must be obtained, when indicated.)
• Help to maintain effective control of the Radiology department by coordinating, organizing, and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns within the department. Performs all Diagnostic procedures to include all administrative duties associated with each. Validates all images prior to transmitting them to VistA/VUE Explorer to be interpreted by the professional staff.
• Keeps abreast of technological advances in the fields of Radiology. Successful completion of all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEU'S) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain an X active status with the ARRT Society.
• Maximize efficiency in the number of exams performed without compromising the quality of patient care.
• Performs Diagnostic procedures on a high volume of patients to include outpatients, inpatients, procedures performed with the C-arm in the operating room, fluoroscopic procedures, as well as portable exams.
• Assists in the training of rotating x-ray students and technologists. Assists in training volunteers working within the department.
• Responsible for explaining exams to competent patients in terms the patient will comprehend as well as understanding potential hazards that may occur as a result of the exam. Depending on procedure can recognize allergic reactions and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Properly label all images with Right or Left markers.
• Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self.
• Receives and interprets all radiology requests. Inputs pertinent radiology information into computer.
• Responsible for making routine calibrations on equipment.
• Timely sets up RMD in preparation for a procedure as outlined in the equipment Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm when assigned to Surgery Rotation, 8:00am - 4:30pm., with Required to rotate weekends and holidays. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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)

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

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 61244F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized