Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; West Haven (CT); In loco; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in West Haven, CT seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) at GS-9. Candidates must hold ARRT radiography certification; CT certification is required for CT assignments; completion of a 24-month radiologic technology program is required.

You will perform CT scans, assess image quality, maintain safety standards, and interact with patients and staff. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for professional growth within VA radiology services.

Competenze

• Must be a United States citizen or eligible for VA employment per policy.
• ARRT Radiography certification required; CT requires advanced ARRT certification.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program or equivalent.
• Must meet credentialing standards and English proficiency.

Mansioni

• Perform CT scans using spiral/multi-slice CT and interpret initiation requests.
• Ensure image quality, safety, and patient comfort during procedures.
• Assess factors that may contraindicate procedures and document findings.
• Adhere to universal precautions and post-procedural care requirements.

Conoscenze

Patient care balance

Medical records knowledge

Contraindications assessment

First aid

Aseptic techniques

Post-procedural care

Formazione

Post-high school radiologic technology program (24 months) certificate/associates

ARRT certification in radiography

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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).
• 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.
• Credentialing Standards. Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English.

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 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

The candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs:

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.

Computed Tomography (CT)

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This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations. The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of interest to the physician. DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT certification.

Preferred Experience:

CT certification required.

Reference:

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

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

Physical Requirements:

This position requires a moderate amount of physical activity working with the equipment and maneuvering patients including eye/hand coordination; full use of arms, hands and wrists; transporting, lifting, lowering, moving, turning heavy objects and/or patients; standing, sitting, or reaching for extended periods of time. Requires color vision and depth perception: must be able to differentiate subtle shades of gray on a diagnostic image; must also respond to audio signals.