Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 116,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to support Imaging Service and assist in providing high-quality diagnostic imaging for Veterans across multiple clinics.

The role involves operating radiographic equipment, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with surgical and specialty teams. Knowledge of DR, PACS, and fluoroscopy is required, with on-call rotation and federal benefits included.

Qualifications

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment.
Experience with imaging modalities and safety protocols.
Knowledge of DR and PACS workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations and operate imaging equipment.
Maintain imaging equipment and ensure patient safety.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver radiologic services.
Diagnose and optimize fluoroscopic procedures with attention to dose-reduction.

Skills

Digital radiography

PACS

Radiologic imaging

Radiation safety

Education

DoE-recognized education for federal employment

Tools

DR imaging systems

Fluoroscopy

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will function in Imaging Service.

Key Responsibilities

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will support the imaging needs of Surgical Services and Specialty Clinics at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System. This position provides high-quality diagnostic imaging to assist in the evaluation and treatment of Veterans receiving care across multiple clinical areas.

Duties include performing radiographic examinations, maintaining imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver efficient, accurate diagnostic services. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist must be knowledgeable in digital radiography (DR), picture archiving and communications systems (PACS).

Duties include, but are not limited to: Operates portable and fixed radiographic equipment including but not limited to hybrid rooms, mobile c-arms, mini c-arms, portable radiographic units, and injectors. Works with attending physicians to optimize fluoroscopic procedures including performing spot and digital subtraction angiography (DSA).

Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electrical power, and radiation physics as to understand the advanced operations of the fixed fluoroscopic units. Superuser for hybrid rooms serving as facility expert on the safe operation and troubleshooting of hybrid imaging equipment. Participates in a rotating on-call schedule to provide timely off-hour, weekend, and holiday OR imaging support.

Determines action plan for specific procedure, including room configuration, customary and special supplies, and accessory equipment. Ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for the procedure. Requires knowledge and skill needed in positioning patients for the variety of complex studies.

Performs DA, DSA, One-shot imaging as well as advanced imaging including Roadmap, all aspects of DSA stepping such as Panoramic view and split screen pixel shift, perform dynamic trace and all aspects of DSA and DA rotational imaging. Skill to recognize changes in technique and procedure that may lead to increase radiation doses. Advises surgeon on alternative techniques to decrease dosage.

Ability to recognize changes in equipment that might result in increased exposure and how to recommend methods to prevent such exposures. Performs QA according to manufacturer's specifications. Performs daily function checklist for each Hybrid x-ray unit. Maintains QA records as required by Service SOP. Educates and directs all visitors to proper Radiation Safety guidelines including nurses, residents, and fellows.

Confers with surgeon regarding nonstandard or atypical examinations and determines technical factors, positioning, and protocol modification according to the surgeon's direction and guidance. Responsible for training new technologists in advanced imaging procedures and low dose protocols. Performs basic and advanced image acquisitions as well as post processing. Provides patient education regarding fluoroscopic x-ray procedures.

Performs safe operation of fluoroscopic equipment including radiation safety of patients and personnel participating in fluoroscopic procedures. Works with supervisors and other technologists to provide efficient and timely support to surgeons. Schedules exams in a manner to optimize efficiency. This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient who may need immediate surgery.

Properly identifies patient images and adheres to patient identification protocols. Acquires images and coordinates the sending/receiving of Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine (DICOM) images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Rotating 8 hour tours from 7:00am -5:00pm) Compressed/Flexible: Available (Variable at Supervisor's discretion) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 95413-0

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89109 – $115848/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.