Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistDuties include, but are not limited to the following:Makes independent decisions during the exams and is responsible for Quality Control of the exams that could affect the diagnostic accuracy. Makes independent determinations of what exams will be performed, at what times, and must determine when to call in a Radiologist to answer questions for diagnosis. Is responsible for determining when equipment needs to be repaired, how urgent the need is, and who to report the problem to. Is responsible for maintaining safety regulations and reporting problems to the appropriate persons during the irregular shift.Employee is expected to prioritize the work, and to respond as quickly as possible to STAT requests in the department, on the units, in the Emergency Room, and in the Operating Room.Employee expedites and prioritizes requests as they come across the computer. Arranges with the Nursing Units and Emergency Room for patient transport to the department. Reviews the request for completeness and correlates medical history. If a discrepancy is noted, contacts the Nursing Unit and/or the Physician for clarification and resolution of the problem.Makes daily inspections of the rooms and equipment to be sure they are clean and ready for exams to be done on the evening shift in Diagnostic X-ray and CT, as well as for the next day's work. This includes availability of medications, contrast material and emergency supplies such as oxygen and suction equipment.Employee will be working as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and CT Technologist which will be required to perform all diagnostic X-Ray and CT exams in the department as well as doing portable exams.Employee must be sure to enter data and close out exams necessary for the Radiologist to dictate the following day to assure close-out of exams for AMIS reports, daily statistics, and to assure proper reimbursement of billable exams.Employee must send all STAT exams that are completed after hour and on weekends to the National Teleradiology Program (NTP) for immediate interpretation.Employee must be able to operate, trouble-shoot problems and have a full understanding of the Digital Radiography systems and the CT scanners. Must have a full understanding of which imaging algorithms best apply to the image taken and be able to recognize and apply the appropriate additional post processing and distribution of electronic images as needed or requested. Must be able to take analog images and digitize them accurately including proper orientation of the image, contrast and brightness levels, and proper storage and archive of the image on the Digital Network (PACS). Must be able to query the archive library and recall previous images from both short-term storage and long-term archive.Employee is a key player with the hospital stroke program. Employee will ensure quick response to a Code Brain, perform a CT within 20 minutes of the code being called, and send to PACS and/or NTP for immediate interpretation and results for the Code Brain team.Work Schedule: Irregular tour position (Weekends/Evenings/Nights)Compressed/Flexible: Service line discretionRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized