CT Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - EDPR Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (GS-9) in Idaho. Position includes eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and requires ARRT (R) certification with advanced credentials for CT/MRI/M Mammography as applicable.

Completion of a 24-month post-high school program in radiologic technology is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, proficient in English, and meet the specific education and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers.
• Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.
• Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions.
• Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.

Skills

Patient care balance

Clinical information gathering

Procedure contraindication assessment

First aid & life support

Aseptic technique

Post-procedural care

Education

ARRT certification (R)

24-month radiologic technology program

Tools

CT

MRI

Mammography

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (GS-9) in Idaho. Position includes eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and requires ARRT (R) certification with advanced credentials for CT/MRI/M Mammography as applicable.

Completion of a 24-month post-high school program in radiologic technology is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, proficient in English, and meet the specific education and certification requirements.