Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration

Columbus (GA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 81,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Columbus, GA seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to perform radiology procedures across modalities, including CT and fluoroscopy, interpreting requests and ensuring image quality.

You will train staff, supervise safety, and participate in quality control, with a standard schedule and federal benefits. This is a full-time, on-site Radiology position with competitive salary and federal leave.

Qualifications

Note: Education or degrees must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and its application to CT imaging.
Experience operating radiographic equipment and performing procedures such as CT, fluoroscopy, and related radiologic tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist Radiology Department with routine radiology procedures including use of Digital Readers (DR), positioning, radiation safety, and orthopedic exams.
Perform quality control/assurance checks on CT scans and ensure optimal images for radiologist interpretation.
Monitor patient vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, initiate CPR and AED procedures as needed, and ensure proper image identification and scheduling.
Train staff and student technologists to operate radiographic equipment and perform procedures; may perform bedside radiographs as necessary.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent serves as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. The technologist will function in assigned modalities based on competency assessment and duties assigned based on the needs of the agency.

Key Responsibilities

Continuation from Hiring Paths Clarification Text: In accordance with Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) Bulletin, Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages dated 10/01/2024, Veteran's Preference will not be applied to this occupation.

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Incumbent must possess specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction system. Exams may include Drainages, Biopsies, and Peripheral Vascular Examinations.

The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship to the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of particular interest to the physician.

Incumbent will assist in the Radiology Department performing all aspects of routine radiology procedures. This includes use of Digital Readers (DR), proper techniques, positioning knowledge, radiation safety, orthopedic exams, and other related procedures as needed. May include fluoroscopy on an as needed basis Ensures CT scan radiation doses are documented in PACS and/or on in the procedure for Radiologist to dictate in the patient's report.

Performs quality control/assurance checks on completed CT scans to ensure optimally diagnostic images are referred for radiologists' interpretation. Monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and emergency measures to include AED. Properly identify patient images. Schedules patients for examinations. Performs Intravenous injections of contrast materials. Practices radiation safety.

Receives and interprets requests or instructions for general or complex procedures. Trains staff and student technologists to operate all radiographic equipment and perform procedures intraoperatively. Performs bedside Radiographs, as necessary. Work Schedule: M-F 08:00am - 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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) Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 619-60615F. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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 $62392 - $81114/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.