Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) at the GS-9 level.

The role focuses on performing CT exams with quality control, coordinating with radiologists, clinicians, and staff to ensure safe, accurate diagnostic results. The position requires ARRT certification, a JRCERT-accredited program, and the ability to work within a team to deliver timely imaging services.

Qualifications

• Completion of a full-time training program in radiologic technology (certificate or associate degree).
• Certification in radiologic technology by ARRT (R); advanced certs for CT are preferred.
• Ability to operate CT equipment and perform imaging procedures safely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform CT exams with radiologist and clinician collaboration.
• Maintain quality control and ensure patient safety during imaging.
• Manage patient records, prep areas, and post-procedural care documentation.

Skills

Clinical KSAs

Patient safety focus

Scanning expertise

Team coordination

Education

JRCERT-accredited program certificate/associate degree

Tools

ARRT Radiography certification

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.

• A
• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• B
• English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) C
• Certification Requirement: 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 D
• Education Requirement: 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)
• E
• Grandfathering Provision: may qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria
• F
• Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements above - applicants must meet the following grade requirements
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-9 Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-8 - directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• Quality of Experience
• Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements
• Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination
• Part-Time Experience
• Part-time experience as a DRT is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek
• For example - a DRT would receive one week of full- time credit for each two weeks of half-time work Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the basic requirements - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical 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
• G
• References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ H
• Physical Requirements: please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9

Duties

• The incumbent has the overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of computerized tomography (CT) exams
• They work closely with Radiologic Technologists - Radiologists - Clinicians - and admin staff to assure optimum quality control - efficient coordination of activities - high quality diagnostic exam results - patient safety - and satisfaction
• Has secondary assignment in general radiograph The duties associated with this position include but are not limited to the following: Assures that CT procedure rooms are always stocked with necessary supplies with special attention to emergent equipment and supply needs
• Performs CT of the head - neck - spine - chest - and body with and without the use of contract materials
• May also include CT angiography and CT biopsies Confers with Radiologists to determine requirements of nonstandard exams
• Determines technical factors - positioning - number - and thickness of scans etc
• to produce and satisfy the requirements of CT examinations
• Communicates additional needs as necessary to ordering providers and/or Radiologists
• Notifies Radiologist of exams needing their immediate attention Performs image reconstructions on advanced workstations as directed by the radiologist or as part of a given study
• Maintains proficiency on reconstruction techniques
• Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients
• This includes the maintenance of patient logbooks registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system and completion of checklist and contrast notes in the CPRS package Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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 Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 07983-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized