Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist IR/ Cath Lab Radiological Technologist

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robley Rex VA Medical Center's Radiology Service in Louisville, KY seeks a highly skilled radiologic technologist for a GS-10 level in a vascular/interventional specialty. The role supports Interventional Radiology, cardiac catheterization, and hybrid OR procedures across the medical center.

Candidates must have ARRT(R) certification, a JRCERT-accredited program background, and solid English proficiency to perform advanced imaging, contrast administration, and patient positioning within a

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship as required by VA policy.
• ARRT certification (R) in general radiologic technology.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program with certificate or an associate degree from a JRCERT-accredited program.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing as required by VA.
• Grandfathering provision may apply for current VA employees in this occupation.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic angiographic, vascular interventional, and interventional radiology procedures.
• Administer contrast media under radiologist supervision and coordinate with radiologist on requirements for contrast agents and physiological monitoring.
• Utilize advanced imaging software and PACS to support complex imaging studies and ensure image quality.
• Maintain knowledge of radiation protection standards and dose monitoring.

Skills

ARRT Certification

Contrast administration

Patient positioning

Education

JRCERT-accredited RT program

Tools

PACS

Imaging software

Job description

This position is in the IR/ Cardiology/ Hybrid OR section of the Radiology Service at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center. The duties and responsibilities are carried out throughout the medical center including Interventional Radiology, cardiac catheterization and hybrid OR procedures and other patient care areas involved with these services. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
• Education. 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).
• Loss of Credential. An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain certification within two years, or who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

GS-10

Technologists working in this special assignment may function as vascular interventional (VI), cardiac interventional (CI) and/or cardiovascular-interventional (CV) technologists which use specialized equipment to perform diagnostic angiographic procedures andcomplex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. This specialty requires additional knowledge of vascular systems and major vessel anatomy. The technologist must be knowledgeable in the specialized equipment employed for digital subtraction systems and interventional procedures. The technologist administers contrast media under the supervision of the staff radiologist and confers with the radiologist to establish requirements regarding contrast agents, vital signs, medications, and physiologic monitoring to perform procedures. IR technologist must be knowledgeable in digital imagining and PACS.]

Experience

At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9), directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

Assignments

Employees are trained to work in one or more difficult and complex modalities performing procedures related to these modalities as well as performing general diagnostic procedures. At this grade level, any assignment in a single modality must demonstrate significant complexity. Such assignments are unique, perhaps with expert specialization in complex areas of radiologic technology, Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations, and intermediate QM type duties within the program.

The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs:

• Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes.
• Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures.
• Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment.
• Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies.]

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is the GS-10

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.