Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-CT

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal healthcare organization in Lincoln, England, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform general and computed tomography exams. Responsibilities include managing radiology requests and providing patient care support. The position offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and additional benefits after 12 months of employment. This is a full-time, non-remote position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual paid time off of 37-50 days

Childcare subsidy eligibility

Traditional federal pension

Federal health coverage options

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in digital radiology and PACS systems.
• Advanced ARRT certification required for specific duties.
• Experience with patient care and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and computed tomography exams.
• Register and manage exam requests via VISTA system.
• Provide reception and clerical support for patient care.

Skills

Knowledge in digital radiology (DR)

Understanding of PACS

Expertise in cross-sectional human anatomy

Ability to perform general radiographic procedures

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiologic Technology

Job description

The incumbent's principal responsibilities are to independently perform general radiographic technology (R), Computed Technology (CT), Dexa Scan, and related procedures at the full performance level for patients of the VA NWI-Health Care System, as well as other duties necessary for functionality of the imaging department.

Duties

General Radiologic Technology (R): DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers. The objective is to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body. They prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations. All DRTs must be knowledgeable in digital radiology (DR) and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS).

Computed Tomography (CT): This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross‑sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral and/or multi‑slice computed tomography. Computerized tomography exams are performed on outpatients, inpatients, intensive‑care patients, and emergency‑department patients, including scans performed without and with the use of intravenous contrast, CT angiography, 3‑D reconstruction scans, drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations. The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the function and inter‑relationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques that identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor or film, and to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use. (DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT certification.)

• General radiographic procedures including fluoroscopy and Dexa.
• Receive and interpret all radiology requests. Input pertinent radiology information into computer. Register exam requests and edit cases once complete, cancel and edit exams via VISTA system.
• Computed imaging including the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, extremities, neck, as well as scans for clinical research initiatives.
• ECG‑gated CT angiography studies and CTA studies of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and extremities.
• Reception and clerical duties related to patient care, including management of images to outside with appointment information, preparing schedules for future appointments, calling patients to schedule appointments. Follow specified guidelines for orders management.
• Importing of images via disc and PACS systems.

Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday 7:30 am‑4 pm

Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus)

May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Pay

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).

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.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not authorized.