Diagnostic Radiographer - Radiology - Full Time -

Job TitleRadiologic TechnologistDutiesThe incumbent's responsibilities are to perform a combination of CT scans and Diagnostic Radiologic procedures for the patients of this medical center. The duties may include but are not limited to:Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to imaging tablePrepare room, equipment and material needed for patient proceduresPrepare oral and injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessaryFollow prescribed protocols required to perform proceduresObserve patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual eventsPerform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications and/or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department.Administer contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protocols.Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.Maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms at all timesProvide training to student radiographers and residents from affiliated programs and facilitates the attainment of established program objectivesPractice hospital safety, radiation safety, infection control and universal precautions at all times in accordance with age and/or gender specific departmental proceduresResponsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PAC's network.Assist the house staff in use of Care-stream PACS system and can also transfer images to the network and/or transmission to offsite locations.Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the work area, exam room, and imaging equipment to standards set by the manufacturer.Includes on call and holiday coverage.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. 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.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.