Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-CT

Job Title

The DRT (CT) will perform examinations of the chest, abdomen, head, extremities, neck, and spine. The incumbent will also assist the Radiologist in performing Interventional procedures under CT guidance. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to radiographic table.
• Prepare the room, equipment, and materials needed for patient procedures.
• Prepare oral and injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessary.
• Insert catheter needles in patients receiving intravenous (IV) contrast for CT exam.
• Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures.
• Observe patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events.
• Perform all technical aspects of computerized integrated components of all CT studies. Transfers selected images to the current Picture Archiving and Communication System (PAC), such as Philips IntelliSpace Radiology, and verifies the arrival of the complete and accurate images.
• Be responsible for the quality assurance of the image such as positioning, label, technique, and net work information. Any deviance in technique which alters patient dose is reported to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or Supervisor.
• Send emergent studies after hours to offsite National Teleradiology Program assuring proper form is completely filled out.
• Assure completion of required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications and/or quality improvement activities of Imaging Service.
• Perform daily maintenance of head and body phantoms, such as changing water, cleaning and removing air bubbles.
• Perform daily cleaning of equipment as indicated by infection control standards.
• Administer contrast material, under the direction of the Radiologist, according to protocols.
• Check and make minor adjustments to equipment such as setting wedges or changing adjusters
• Maximize patient throughput by contact with escorts, ward clerks, nursing personnel, and staff physicians.
• Maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms at all times.
• Provide training to lower grade employees, student radiographers, and residents from affiliated programs and facilitates the attainment of established program objectives.

Work Schedule

Full-time, Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00pm to 7:00am

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

Functional Statement #

30648F

US Department of Veterans Affairs