Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computerized Tomography

Veterans Health Administration; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal health benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist specialized in Computerized Tomography. The incumbent will perform CT and related radiographic exams, with and without contrast, across multiple body regions and settings, including emergency and elective cases.

Responsibilities include patient prep, contrast administration, dose documentation, image processing, and on-call duties. Strong anatomy knowledge and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT certification or equivalent in radiologic technology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to perform CT with/without contrast and interpret basic patient signs.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic CT scans and radiographs across body regions.
• Ensure proper patient identification and consent before procedures.
• Prepare room and equipment; monitor patient during procedures and respond to complications.
• Document doses and ensure images are transmitted to radiologists for interpretation.
• Assist radiologists with contrast administration and IV injections.

Skills

Anatomical knowledge

Independent work

Patient communication

Education

ARRT-certified Radiologic Technologist

Tools

CT scanner operation

PACS

VistA

Job description

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computerized Tomography

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Incumbent operates independently and performs Diagnostic Radiographs and a variety of specialized computerized tomography examinations covering most portions of the body including, bladder, spleen, aorta, kidney, head neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, extremities, pancreas, biopsies and drainage. Exams are performed with and without contrast materials.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties for this position are performed without direct supervision, duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: CT: 50% Have specific knowledge of human anatomy, including-cross sectional anatomy, and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice Computer Tomography including -Peripheral Vascular, Spine, Abdomen, CT Angiography, Brain, and Virtual Colonography.

Determines the consistency, of masses with the aid of the CT Software as (cystic or solid} and their relationship to adjacent abdominal structures. Ensures CT scan radiation doses are documented in PACS and/or on in the procedure for Radiologist to dictate in the patient's report. Performs quality control/assurance checks on completed CT scans to ensure optimally diagnostic images are referred for radiologists' interpretation.

Receives patients and explains procedures, prepares the room and equipment. Explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible. Monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and emergency measures to include AED. Properly identifies patient images. This is critical to ensure incorrect images or document errors do not occur.

The technologist must be certain that the patient I.D. and the request are identical. Use of patient identifiers is required. Starts IV's, prepares contrast materials, and under direction of the radiologist injects contrast for imaging procedures. Observes patient and immediately notifies Radiologist when a reaction is suspected. Performs Intravenous injections of Contrast Material with pressure injection system.

Practices safe use of the pressure injector and injects IV contrast material at injection rates provided by the Radiologist or pre-defined in the CT Exam protocol manual. Performs 3-D reconstructions of CT and angiographic studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure. Completes procedures by ensuring all images have been transmitted, and exam closed out in VistA.

Responsible for explaining exams to patients so that they understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if they exist. Responsible for ordering, stocking, and inventory of all supplies and related materials. Continually reviews new developments in the imaging field. Required to be on-call for Diagnostic Radiology at primary and alternate locations when needed DRT: 50% Receives and interprets requests or instructions for general or complex procedures.

Edit/make changes to requests as appropriate when directed by a radiologist or medical provider. Perform all requested procedures and exercises control of area and equipment. Maintains sterility; cleans portable equipment after each case and as needed; and reports malfunctions to bio-medical engineer; and makes coordination to have equipment ready for service.

Prepares room and equipment for procedures, ensuring necessary supplies, contrast materials (oral, rectal, or Intravenous}, and imaging plates are readily available. Monitors vital signs as appropriate for procedure and notifies radiologist of significant changes complications; may administer anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under close control. Performs other related duties assigned to this position.

Required to be on-call for Computerized Tomography at primary and alternate locations when needed Work Schedule: Weekends only- Friday 8:00am - 8:00 pm and Saturday- Sunday 6:00am - 8:00pm (Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs). Compressed/Flexible: Compressed 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 #: 58896F

Requirements & 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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $64063 – $83287/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.