Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position is in Diagnostic Imaging Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica Plains and West Roxbury, MA campuses. This position is Full time at 40 hours per week. The technologist functions somewhat independently in carrying out these standardized procedures of limited complexity. At times the technologist is expected to work alone. Deviations from regular procedures, unanticipated problems, and unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor for a decision or help. Some assignments at this level also include involving more complex procedures. The exams are performed in the department, operating room and at the bedside. They include but are not limited to bone and joint imaging, fluoroscopic procedures and portable examinations.

Other duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Receives requests or instructions for procedures. Interprets requests or instructions from radiologist or medical house officer. Prioritizes requisitions as to room availability, stat calls from intensive care units, emergency room and operating room.
• Performs procedures in the main and outpatient departments such as: GI Suite: Cholangiography, UGI, Barium Enema, ERCP's, diaphragmatic stability fluoroscopy, myelography, arthrography and lumbar puncture.
• Routine Radiology including skull, spine, chest, torso, extremity imaging
• Operating Room Radiography: GU Studies; Orthopedic imaging - hips, knees, extremities; Fluoroscopy guided procedures: stent grafts, pacer placement, porta-cath and tunnel lines
• Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures. Explains procedures and positions patients for desired results, cushions and shields patients as appropriate.
• Captures computerized radiographs, applies algorithm, and configures the image and verified patient information before transmitting them to the picture archive system (PACS).
• Determines technical factors (i.e., calculates the correct exposure factors of time, distance, kilovoltage and milliamperage), sets controls and operates equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified receives the correct calculated exposure.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm; however weekends, holidays and on call are also required. 4 days a week at the West Roxbury, MA Campus and 1 day a week at Jamaica Plains, MA Campus.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Compressed/Flexible: Not available.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized.

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Chapman View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Functional Statement #: F08817, F08814, F08813, F08812

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)

Notifications:

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Boston Healthcare System campus and CBOCs as needed.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
• Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C. § 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.