Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - CT to perform CT and X-ray exams, ensuring high-quality images and accurate patient data. You will operate imaging equipment, support emergent cases, and communicate findings to clinicians within VA guidelines.

The role includes night shifts and adherence to infection control, with a focus on veteran care and collaboration across departments to sustain continuous imaging coverage.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CT and X-ray examinations with adherence to safety and protocol standards.
• Ability to identify patients correctly and obtain high-quality images for interpretation.
• Experience in responding to trauma and urgent imaging needs with compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CT and X-ray examinations as ordered by physicians.
• Operate and maintain CT and X-ray equipment per VA policies.
• Ensure proper patient identification and imaging technique for accurate results.
• Respond to trauma and critical alerts with rapid imaging to aid diagnosis.
• Assist with patient positioning and monitor status during imaging.
• Document studies in EHR and communicate findings to clinicians.
• Maintain infection control and imaging suite readiness, collaborating with staff overnight.

Skills

CT imaging

X-ray imaging

Emergency/trauma imaging

Radiology equipment operation

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.

Major Duties

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred every two weeks. The duties of the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - CT, include but are not limited to:

• Conducting CT and X-ray examinations as ordered by physicians, prioritizing emergent and urgent cases from the Emergency Department and inpatient wards.
• Operating and maintaining CT and X-ray equipment in accordance with established protocols, safety standards, and VA policies.
• Ensuring accurate patient identification, proper imaging technique, and high-quality images for prompt interpretation.
• Responding to trauma, stroke, and other critical alerts, providing rapid imaging to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Assisting with patient positioning, monitoring patient status during imaging, and providing compassionate care to veterans during the night shift.
• Completing required documentation, entering imaging studies into electronic health record systems, and communicating findings to relevant clinicians as appropriate.
• Adhering to infection control procedures and maintaining cleanliness and readiness of imaging suites.
• Collaborating with other hospital staff and technologists to ensure continuous coverage and effective workflow during overnight hours.

Work Schedule: Nights, Thursday-Saturday, midnight - 12:00pm and alternating Wednesdays 11pm - 7:00 am. Cover 2 holidays per year rotating. Subject to change based on needs of the facility.

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, 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 Available.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 564-00320-F
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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/.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Evaluations

Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: Current permanent employees of the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks and its satellites. Current permanent employees of all other VA employees. Current permanent federal employees of other agencies. All other applicants. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Other Information

• Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
• This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
• The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
• Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).
• VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
• If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.