Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist at the Boise VA Medical Center. The role involves performing CT and standard radiology exams, coordinating with radiologists, and ensuring patient safety and accurate study data.

Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP); responsibilities include contrast administration and patient education while maintaining strict compliance with VA policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in general radiologic technology (ARRT) with appropriate advanced certs if doing CT/MRI/Mammography
• One year of experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent
• Knowledge of radiation safety and patient care procedures

Responsibilities

• Determine technical factors and scanning parameters for CT procedures
• Advise radiologists and referring physicians on examination results
• Prepare contrast materials and administer IV contrast under supervision
• Maintain patient records and ensure correct patient identity
• Ensure radiation safety and use protective equipment
• Schedule and coordinate CT procedures with staff and patients
• Explain exams and obtain patient consent

Skills

Certified radiologic technologist (ARR

CT/MRI/Mammography knowledge

English proficiency

Education

AS or higher in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology

Tools

ARRT credentialing

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Qualifications

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

• 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.) 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 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)
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) Grade Determination: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-9 Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled 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 and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
• Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
• *Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
• Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
• Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
• Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients
• Preferred Experience: 1 year experience in Computed Tomography Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

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• Determines technical factors - positioning - number and thickness of scans - etc. - to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning
• Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results
• Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention
• Prepares contrast materials that are used in CT and other exams
• Completes mandatory training to start IVs for administration of intravenous contrast material
• Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients - staff and self
• This is achieved by the use of lead aprons - lead gloves - lead shields - lead lined walls and collimation
• Film badges are worn by the technologists in compliance with radiation regulations
• Performs reconstructions of CT studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure
• Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients
• This includes registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system
• Properly identifies patient images
• This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur
• The technologist must be certain that the patient I.D
• band and the request are identical
• Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and social security number
• Responsible to explain exams and consent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards - if any - are possible
• Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP: Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• 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)
• 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 Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized