Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - CT

Veterans Health Administration; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to perform CT and radiographic exams, including head, neck, spine, chest and body, using contrast materials, to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.

The incumbent will perform general radiography, operating room radiography, and CT, adhering to ARRT standards and VA policies, with emphasis on clinical competency and independent work where applicable.

Qualifications

• Certification in general radiologic technology by ARRT (R) is required.
• Completion of a full-time 24-month radiologic technology program evidenced by certificate or an associate's degree.
• English language proficiency per VA policy.
• Advanced ARRT certification is required for CT/MRI/Mammo duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT of the head, neck, spine, chest and body using contrast materials.
• Conduct radiographic examinations in general radiography, operating room radiography, and CT.
• Aim to achieve diagnostic studies that support proper diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

ARRT certification

CT imaging

Radiologic technology

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in radiologic technology

Job description

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Performs computerized tomography of the head, neck spine, chest and body, and uses contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies to bring about proper diagnosis and treatment. The incumbent is required to perform radiographic examinations in three areas: (1) general radiography, (2) Operating room radiography, and (3) Computerized Tomography. Recruitment incentive MAY be authorized to a Highly Qualified candidate.

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: 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 (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. Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post‑high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology. English Language Proficiency: Diagnostic Radiologic Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with the VA Policy. 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). All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels. (3) DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (4) DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (5) Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT.

Grade Determinations: 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.(2) Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher‑level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments:(a) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program. Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level. The candidate must