Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - CT/X-RAY

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Perform computerized tomography and magnetic resonance images of the head, neck, spine, chest, and body with and without the use of contrast materials.

Prepare and administers contrast materials when needed for exams.

Perform image reconstructions on advanced workstations as directed by the radiologist or as part of a given study. Maintains proficiency on reconstruction techniques.

Practice MRI safety to avoid incidents to patients, staff, and self. This is achieved using patients and employees screening procedures prior to entering the MRI environment.

Maintain records and files of exams performed on patients.

Continually review new developments in the field of computerized tomography and is continually on the alert to improve quality of exams utilizing the new technologies available.

Perform scheduled Quality Control scans and measurements as indicated by computed tomography vendor.

Ensure that images are successfully transmitted to PACS and are available for Radiologic interpretation.

Perform all exams using Universal Precautions.

Properly identifies patient images so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur.

Assure that procedure rooms are always stocked with necessary supplies with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies.

Perform digital radiography examinations of the entire body while ensuring that patients are properly attired and prepared before positioning them for requested examination.

Identify patient images using left and right markers, or any other applicable positioning indicator depending on the examination.

Perform dual-energy axial absorptiometry (DEXA) as ordered by providers for the evaluation of degenerative osteoporotic disease.

Perform fluoroscopic examinations which includes but not limited to, barium swallow, Esophagram, upper GI, small bowel series, barium enemas.

Perform fluoroscopic examinations with the use of a C-Arm in the operating room including but not limited to, pain management procedures, implantable device image guidance, ORIF, and general abdominal surgery.

Perform regular scheduled quality control images and measurements as indicated by radiography equipment vendor.

Perform other administrative and imaging duties in which they are trained and competent, as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Various Shifts

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).

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.

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.

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

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Functional Statement #: 14174F

US Department of Veterans Affairs