Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Job TitleRadiologic TechnologistDutiesMajor duties include, but are not limited to:Perform digital and computerized radiography, including quality control of images to ensure proper exposure, positioning, and annotation.Apply CR post-processing techniques such as window/level adjustments, edge enhancement, brightness correction, and annotation updates prior to routing imagesPractice radiation safety by using protective equipment (lead aprons, gloves, shields, and collimation) and wearing a film badge in compliance with radiation safety policies.Follow all medical center safety procedures and participate in directed quality assurance activities.- Meet radiologist and supervisor standards for quality and quantity of radiographic exams while minimizing patient dosage and controlling costs.Properly identify patient images by verifying patient I.D. bands and confirming two verbal identifiers (name and social security number).Perform bedside and operating room radiographic exams, including diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures for patients unable to be imaged in the department.Assist radiologists, under supervision, with basic fluoroscopic examinations such as Barium Swallow, Upper GI, UGISBF, Air Contrast Barium Enema, and single-contrast enema procedures.Prepare contrast materials under radiologist direction for injectable, oral, and rectal exams, ensuring patient consent is obtained for injected media.Use required supplies such as needles, syringes, renografin, barium, enema bags, and cups for exam preparation.Maintain records and files of patient exams and perform necessary editing and registration in the Radiology Information System (RIS) and HIS/RIS interface.Work closely with experienced DRTs to assist Urologists with Cysto exams in the urology clinic and spinal cord outpatient clinic.Work closely with experienced DRTs to perform Dexa bone density exams, including maintaining exam records and managing patients in the HIS/RIS work listConduct non-contrast diagnostic exams to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.Maintain inventory of supplies and materials, and notify the lead technologist or supervisor of inventory levels.Assist in the clinical training of students from Augusta Technical College by teaching radiographic techniques, procedures, equipment use, safety hazards, and appropriate precautions.Work Schedule: TBDRetention Incentive: May be Authorized after 90 days in-service as an employee.Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePay: 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 AuthorizedVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 59719F, 59718F, 59717F, 59716FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized