Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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

• Operates imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes.
• Performs general and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures, but receives guidance and directions regarding unfamiliar or unusual situations for more complex patient issues.
• Receives patients and is responsible for explaining exams to competent patients in terms the patient will comprehend. Explains potential hazards that may occur as a result of the exam and obtains consent for examinations using contrast media.
• Performs fluoroscopic procedures and Bone Density exams when assigned to facilities with those services. Confers with radiologists to determine requirements of non-standard exams. Determines technical factors, positioning of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of Dexa scanning.
• Performs fluoroscopic procedures utilizing surgical sterile techniques.
• Recognizes the technical adequacy of the digital image, and has the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system.
• Works with the radiologist/physician as a member of the surgical/IR/Fluoro team when assigned to a facility location with those services.
• Maintains competence in Venipuncture and refer to the Radiology Service procedure manual for guidelines on Administration of Contrast Media, and policy for use of Contrast Media.
• Receives and interprets all radiology requests for accuracy, appropriateness; date desired and maintains a thorough knowledge of the ordering process in CPRS.
• Performs and completes imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, pre-op, urgent and routine exams.
• Operates and maximizes utilization of all equipment.
• Coordinates examinations that require radiologist direction around physician availability, maximizing exam room effectiveness.
• Optimizes scan times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases.
• Works with staff to assure timely accomplishment of assigned workload, making day-to-day adjustments in accordance with the established priorities and additional assignments.
• Applies Infection Control practices and procedures for patients and staff as mandated by Medical Center and Radiology service Infection Control policies.
• Maintains adequate supplies and pharmaceuticals used in the department.
• Performs minor equipment adjustments, repairs and exercises care in the handling and safeguarding of all equipment.
• Complies with all safety/fire prevention rules/regulations, using protective equipment when required and provided.
• Reviews new developments in the field of Radiology, Fluoroscopic and Dexa examinations.
• Maintains electronic records and files of exams performed on patients.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 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

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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 #: 564-01544-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized