Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)

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VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Diagnostic Radiologic Tech (CT) duties include:

• General Radiologic Technology (R) . DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of Lead Technologists and Imaging Manager.
• The objective of the examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by radiologists to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.
• They prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with Federal regulations.
• All DRTs must be knowledgeable in computerized [and digital radiography (CR/DR),] and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS).
• The technologist properly identifies patient by using full name and full social security number, date of birth and/or hospital name band.

Computed Tomography (CT):

• This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, cardiac CTAs and peripheral vascular examinations.
• The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of interest to the physician.
• The technologist performs Interventional CT biopsy exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques. This requires proper preparation of sterile trays, proper labeling of medications dispensed to sterile trays, knowledge of supplies and specific locations, and assuring measures have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient and equipment.
• The technologist prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist that are used in CT, to include CT Angiography and other exams. This specialty requires knowledge of I STAT procedures and insert IV needles for administration of contrast material.
• The technologist must be familiar with policies and procedures for practicing radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self.
• The technologist works with CT schedule to assure timely accomplishment of assigned workload, making day-today adjustments in accordance with established priorities and additional assignments.
• Optimizes scan times while maintaining flexibility for emergent cases. This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergent patient. Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.
• DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT certification in computed tomography (CT) to work independently.

• The technologist performs daily inspection of radiographic units to ensure proper mechanical functionality as assigned by leadership.
• The technologists must be aware of and practice the safety policies and procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.
• Technologist must report equipment malfunction in a timely manner through the vhabuf 114 equipment email group or nursing supervisor on non- administrative hours if patient care is impacted, so as proper attention is ensured to maintain the integrity of the equipment.
• The technologist complies with all safety/fire prevention rules/regulations, using protective equipment when required and provided. Promptly reports all accidents and notifies supervisor of unsafe/unhealthful conditions in the workplace.
• Attends scheduled training sessions and participates in facility or service-level safety promotions as directed by supervisor.
• Knows fire drill and emergency plans for work area, including location of all emergency fire equipment.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform additional tasks as necessitated by the supervisor or designee.

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: Variable Tour of Duty - Days with a shared weekend rotation and on call responsibilities.

This is not a virtual position.

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