Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Baltimore is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (GS-9). You will perform general radiography and CT procedures, ensure patient safety, and operate DR/CT equipment with clinical precision.

Requirements include ARRT certification, 24 months of radiologic education, English proficiency, and the ability to work independently in a busy hospital setting. Open continuous announcement with referrals as vacancies arise.

Qualificações

• Certification in general radiologic technology (ARRT).
• Advanced ARRT certs required for CT/MRI/Mammography duties, if applicable.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program.

Responsabilidades

• Performs 75% General X-ray and 25% CT imaging procedures.
• Interprets requests from radiologists and lead technologists.
• Operates radiology and CT equipment and secures patient cooperation.
• Explains procedures, positions patients, and ensures patient comfort.
• Performs QA, image transfer to PACS, and maintains equipment.
• May supervise on less demanding shifts and handle complex exams.

Conhecimentos

ARRT Certification

CT/MRI/Mammo

English Proficiency

Patient Safety

Independent Procedures

Formação académica

2-year Radiologic Tech Education

Ferramentas

Radiology Equipment Operation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement until December 31 - 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Qualifications

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)
• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently - as applicable]
• Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent [can operate independently] and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination
• [In modalities that require advanced certification - to support their continued development - technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.] 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).]
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-9 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
• 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
• Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment - the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform at this level
• The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*)
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: *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
• Preferred Experience: 1 year experience is preferred
• 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-09
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-09
• Physical Requirements: This position requires moderate lifting and carrying - up to 45lbs
• straight pulling (4 hours)
• pushing (4 hours)
• reaching at and above shoulders
• use of both hands and fingers required
• walking - sitting and/or standing (6- 8hours)
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• May be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations
• May occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• Must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

Duties

• Duties to include 75% General X-ray and 25% CT (Computed Tomography)
• Receives requests or instruction for procedures
• Interprets requests or instruction from radiologist - lead technologist - or medical officers
• Performs as technologist in charge on less demanding shifts
• Receives assignments for a variety of difficult examinations
• Independently interprets and carries out the requests made by physicians
• Secures Patients Confidence/Cooperation
• Explains procedures - positions patients for desired results - and provides cushions for patient comfort and shields patients as appropriate
• Varies procedures or positions to adjust for patients' medical conditions
• Independently explains procedures and positions patients for very difficult procedures
• Administers contrast materials orally - by enema - and intravenously for some procedures
• Operates Radiology Equipment
• Operates digital radiography - fluoroscopy - as well as CT equipment
• Determines technical factors (i.e. - calculates the correct exposure factors of time - distance - kilovoltage - and milliamperage) - sets controls and operates equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified receives the correct calculated exposure
• Selects and sets technical factors for very difficult radiographic examinations
• Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required and makes exposures necessary for requested procedures
• Independently makes routine radiographic examinations of head - trunk - and extremities for diagnosis of illness or injuries
• Performs routine QC and equipment calibration and recognizes and reports malfunctioning equipment to ensure repair
• Reviews CT/DR images and transfers images to PACS
• Cases out studies in VISTA and QAs in PACS so exams are complete and able to be reported by radiologists
• Uses power injector for contrast enhanced CT procedures
• Performs procedures such as gastrointenstinal and urologic procedures
• Assures that sterile supplies - local anesthetics - contrast materials - catheters - and other required equipment are present and laid out
• Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to the head of the unit adoption of those which would improve the operations of the radiology section
• Captures images via DR and CT - applies any required algorithms and post-processing - configures the image and verifies patient information before transmitting them to the picture archive system
• Image manipulation and transmission is critical in computerized tomography
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 3:30pm-12:00am Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 24163F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized