Diagnostic Radiographer - Radiology - Full Time - Nights

Performs computerized tomography of the head - neck spine - chest and body at the Iowa City VA. These exams are performed with and without the use of contrast materials. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

• English Language Proficiency
• DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R)
• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT)
• Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program - evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)
• Credentialing Standards: Public Law 97-35 - the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 - requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 - Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel
• Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field
• Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-9 Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R)
• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT)
• DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level - clinical instruction - and basic QM type duties within the program
• Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
• Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include - but are not limited to: Schedules exams in a manner so as to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases

This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient who may need immediate emergency surgery - etc

Confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams

to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning

Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results

Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention

exams and more complex exams such as CTA (CT Angiograms) - coronary - abdominal - and neuro exams

Performs some exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques

This requires preparation of surgical trays - preparation of contrast - supplying of catheters and guide wires - sterile assurance of the patient and equipment that may come in contact with the sterile field with the purpose of assuring that all preventive measures have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient

This is done to minimize hazards associated with invasive procedures and involves the use of sterile packs - gloves - syringes - guide wires - biopsy and drainage needles - catheters - cleanup trays - etc. - Adheres to hospital infection control and safety policies/techniques with emphasis on sterile technique

Prepares contrast materials that are used in CT

Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and - therefore - it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it

Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient

Is certified to insert IV needles for administration of contrast material when necessary

Film badges are worn by the technologist in compliance with radiation regulations

Along with reprocessing data on 3D workstation

This includes the maintenance of patient logbooks registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system

Midnight to 08:00 AM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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

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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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