Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Augusta Health Care System is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to join their experienced team. The successful candidate will assist radiologists and perform a variety of diagnostics tasks in a supportive environment, ensuring patient care and safety. This ongoing opportunity allows for a fulfilling career in a renowned health care context with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Retirement options

Federal insurance programs

Qualifications

• Must be ARRT certified in general radiologic technology.
• Completion of a full-time accredited program is required.
• Experience equivalent to 1 year in diagnostic radiologic practice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with fluoroscopy examinations and setting up x-ray rooms.
• Performing bone density examinations and maintaining records.
• Training less experienced technologists and students.

Skills

Radiation safety

Patient registration

Assisting radiologists

Education

Associate degree in diagnostic radiologic technology

Job description

Summary

At VA Augusta Health Care System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

1. Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g.
2. 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. Advanced certification indicates the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and passed the designated examination.
3. Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months (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 other recognized accrediting agencies.
4. Credentialing Standards: Must meet the standards outlined in the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, including successful completion of an educational program meeting or exceeding those standards and certification as radiographers. Current VHA employees who meet the criteria may qualify under the Grandfathering Provision.
5. Grade Requirements: Experience demonstrating knowledge of current radiologic practice, equivalent to 1 year of active practice as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), paid or unpaid. Experience must be earned after completing basic certification requirements.

Additional details on specialty knowledge, experience, and grade determination are included in the full description.

Duties

Major duties include assisting radiologists with fluoroscopy examinations, setting up x-ray rooms, performing bone density examinations, registering patients, maintaining records, practicing radiation safety, performing reconstructions of CT and angiographic studies, stocking supplies, and training less experienced technologists and students. Work schedule is Wednesday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm. Other benefits include competitive salary, paid time off, parental leave, childcare subsidy, retirement options, federal insurance programs, and more.