Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Imaging Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration’s Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. You will perform radiographic examinations under radiologist supervision and produce diagnostic-quality images for medical analysis.

You will prepare and administer contrast materials, position patients, select technical factors, monitor equipment, archive images in PACS, and participate in training of radiologic technologist trainees.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform complicated radiographic examinations and explain procedures.
• Experience with contrast administration and GI tract exams.
• Familiar with PACS archiving and radiation safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic examinations and adjust technical factors.
• Prepare and administer contrast media as directed.
• Monitor equipment and maintain patient records.
• Train radiologic technologist trainees as assigned.
• Explain exams to patients and address hazards.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient positioning

Contrast media administration

Radiation safety

PACS

Fluoroscopy equipment

Tools

PACS

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Veterans Health Administration’s Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. You will perform radiographic examinations under radiologist supervision and produce diagnostic-quality images for medical analysis.

You will prepare and administer contrast materials, position patients, select technical factors, monitor equipment, archive images in PACS, and participate in training of radiologic technologist trainees.