Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chesapeake (VA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The VA is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist at the North Battlefield CBOC and Hampton VAMC to perform radiographic studies under radiologists and medical officers. The incumbent will contribute to diagnoses by producing quality images and adhering to safety standards.

GS-8/10 level, with potential on-the-job training for advanced modalities as applicable. Applicants must meet licensure and education requirements and may be referred under grandfathering provisions for current VA

Qualifications

• Certified radiologic technologist with ARRT credentials.
• Advanced ARRT certification required for CT/MRI/Mammo duties when applicable.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by VA policy.

Responsabilités

• Check system for operation and assess performance per guidelines.
• Calibrate parameters and adjust as needed.
• Review patient’s clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
• Monitor patient’s physiological changes during procedures and inform radiologist.
• Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and courtesy with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy/physiology and positioning to best image areas of interest.

Connaissances

ARRT certification

Advanced ARRT (CT/MRI/Mammo)

English proficiency

Clinical monitoring during procedures

Formation

Certificate/Associate in Radiologic Technology

JRCERT/DOE-accredited program

Description du poste

DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers. The objective of the examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.

This position is located at the North Battlefield CBOC and Hampton VAMC. 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.
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
• Licensure/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 2 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).]

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

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist], GS-8

Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

• Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.
• Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
• Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
• Ability to monitor patient’s physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.
• Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.

Preferred Experience: 1 year of experience

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 GS-8.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; moderate carrying, 15-45 pounds; pushing, pulling, and reaching above shoulders up to 4 hours; use of fingers, good dexterity (both hands required); prolonged walking, standing, and/or sitting; repeated bending; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); speed in working; and emotional stability. Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time.