Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Kansas Health Care System seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) to perform CT imaging across head to extremities using standard protocols.

GS-9 level; CERT ARRT R required with advanced CT certification for independent CT duties; 24-month radiologic technology program; English proficiency; full-time, on-site position in Leavenworth, Kansas. Applicants may be referred while completing requirements.

Qualifications

• Certification in general radiologic technology by ARRT (R).
• Advanced ARRT certification required for CT/MRI/Mammography duties performed independently.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of CT imaging procedures across head, neck, body and extremities.
• Adhere to imaging protocols, patient safety, and quality control standards.
• Assess factors that may contraindicate a CT procedure based on medical records and patient condition.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care and ensure patient comfort and safety.

Skills

ARRT Certification (R)

English Proficiency

Education

JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program (certificate/associate)

Job description

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) operates within the Eastern Kansas Health Care System (EKHCS), ensuring the effective functioning of the Radiology Service. Performs a wide range of CT imaging procedures, including routine and specialized scans of all major anatomical regions (head, neck, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities), using appropriate imaging protocols and techniques.

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.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• 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).

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).

Grade Determinations

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.

AND Demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment‑specific KSAs designated by an asterisk(*):

1. *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
2. Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers.
3. *Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
4. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.
5. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions.
6. Knowledge of pre‑procedural, procedural, and post‑procedural care of patients.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements

Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre‑placement examination.