Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

VA Detroit; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. This role involves performing a variety of diagnostic radiology examinations independently and collaborating with radiologists to ensure high-quality patient care. The position offers competitive salary, generous paid time off, and comprehensive federal benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular increases

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days annually

Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment

Child Care Subsidy: Available for eligible employees

Retirement, Insurance, and other federal benefits

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen, proficient in English.
• Certification in radiologic technology by ARRT (R).
• Completion of a 24-month accredited radiologic technology program.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to moderately complex diagnostic radiology examinations.
• Operates Diagnostic Imaging equipment and collaborates with Radiologists.
• Evaluates and adjusts patient priorities for critical procedures.

Skills

Radiologic technology

Patient care

Technical proficiency

Education

24-month accredited radiologic technology program

Certification in radiologic technology by ARRT (R)

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Summary

This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) position is assigned to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Radiology Service within the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a 1B facility. The DRT is responsible for, independently and without supervision, performing a wide variety of routine to moderately complex diagnostic radiology examinations.

Duties

• Receives patients, explains methods of procedures, positions patient, and makes exposures necessary for the requested examination.
• Independently makes standard examinations and confers with Radiologists for nonstandard ones.
• Evaluates critical and emergency procedures, adjusting patient priorities accordingly.
• Operates Diagnostic Imaging equipment independently, helps develop new techniques, and visualizes pathology within the patient.
• Performs complex radiologic examinations to aid diagnosis, including positioning, selecting technical factors, and setting up equipment.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines, manages data retrieval, and ensures proper identification and transfer of images.
• Prepares and adjusts accessory equipment, transmits images to PACS, and explains procedures to patients.
• Collaborates with Radiologists to establish examination requirements and technical factors.
• Maintains cleanliness and supplies in examination rooms.
• Performs diagnostic imaging as prescribed, determines radiographic exposure factors, and assists with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures.
• Participates in physiologic monitoring of patients and performs other related duties.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am, including On-Call and weekends.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases.
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days annually.
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment.
• Child Care Subsidy: Available for eligible employees.
• Retirement, Insurance, and other federal benefits.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, proficient in English.
• Certification in radiologic technology by ARRT (R).
• Completion of a 24-month accredited radiologic technology program.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the basic requirements and grade-specific experience or education standards, with detailed KSAs for each grade level from GS-5 to GS-8.

Physical Demands

Heavy lifting, prolonged standing, bending, rapid coordination, and ability to work with lead aprons.