Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Duties

The duties of the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a wide variety of general diagnostic radiographic examinations utilizing multiple types of radiographic equipment.
• Operates digital radiography (DR), computed radiography (CR), and conventional radiography equipment with accuracy in producing optimal imaging examinations.
• Calibrates and adjusts technical factors to optimize image quality. Responsible for diagnostic quality of images produced.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to imaging.
• Determines and applies proper positioning for anatomic region of interest and information desired, according to established guidelines.
• Dedicates at least 25% of time in hospital facility performing advanced radiographic procedures.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and adjustments to assess imaging equipment operations.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor and confers with biomedical engineering as requested.
• Provides patient education about procedures, give directions, and answering questions, if any.
• Performs screening process for the safe application of contrast administration, obtaining informed consent as criteria mandates.
• Obtains applicable lab value prior to contrast administration.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the side effects and adverse reactions associated with contrast administration.
• Monitors patients' physiologic changes during procedures and keeps radiologists informed. May be required by procedure or patient's condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions and respond to changes accordingly.
• Identifies the patient and the image according to guidelines. Uses left and right markers and other markers, as indicated.
• Incorporates infection prevention and control practices in accordance with established guidelines.
• Performs invasive procedures utilizing surgical sterile technique in accordance to hospital policies and applies appropriate PPE when working directly with a sterile field.

Reusable Medical Equipment (RME):

• Performs the processes to prepare Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) per CAVHS SOPs specific to each device according to manufacturer's recommendations as required.
• Ensures proper storage of the clean device.
• Complies with all Policy regarding infection control practices pertaining to pre-cleaning and cleaning processing of RMEs.
• Cleans and disinfects all RME according to manufacturing guidelines and VHA operating standards associated with RME.

Associated Duties:

• Performs all documentation and record keeping related to each examination.
• Performs PACs duties, which includes capturing computerized radiographs and digital images; applies an algorithm, configures the image and verifies patient information before transmitting them to the picture archive system.
• Performs image manipulation and data correction as necessary.
• Provides training to student radiographers and residents from affiliated programs and facilitates the attainment of established program objectives.
• Maintains cleanliness and adequately stocks supplies in assigned areas.
• Provides support and assistance in all areas of the service with technical, administrative and other tasks, based on the needs of the Service.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, rotating on-call after hours, weekends and holidays, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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.

Functional Statement #: 598-00017-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized