Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Schedules exams in a manner so as to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient who may need immediate emergency surgery, etc.
• Confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams. Determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning. Schedules patients for examinations. Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results. Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention.
• Performs all procedures relative to all general C.T. exams and more complex exams such as CTA (CT Angiograms), coronary, abdominal, and neuro exams.
• Prepares contrast materials that are used in CT. Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and, therefore, it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it. In addition, must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders. Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient. Is certified to insert IV needles for administration of contrast material when necessary.
• Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. This is achieved by, but not limited to, the use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead lined walls, adherence to scan protocol(s), and collimation. Film badges are worn by the technologist in compliance with radiation regulations.
• Performs reconstructions of CT and angiographic studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure. Along with reprocessing data on 3D workstation. I.E. MIP's, Volume, etc.
• Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. This includes the maintenance of patient logbooks registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system.
• Properly identifies patient images. This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. The technologist must be certain that the patient I.D. band and the request are identical.

Work Schedule: Multiple tours of duty are available and may vary depending on operational needs. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for a highly qualified applicant. 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 Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

US Department of Veterans Affairs