Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Interventional Radiography

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiography) to perform interventional studies across the head, neck, spine, chest, body and extremities, with or without contrast. You will contribute to diagnostic and percutaneous treatment outcomes in a hospital setting.

Qualifications include ARRT (R) certification and a 24-month post-high school program in radiologic technology.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; non-citizens only per VA policy.
• Certification in radiologic technology by ARRT (R).
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT or recognized by the DOE.

Responsibilities

• Perform interventional radiology studies of the head, neck, spine, chest, body and extremities with or without contrast.
• Demonstrate KSAs and ensure patient safety during complex scans and procedures.
• Coordinate with care team to optimize information gathering and post-procedural care.

Skills

Balance patient needs

Information from medical records

Assess contraindications

First aid basics

Aseptic techniques

Pre/post procedural care

Education

ARRT Radiography certification (R)

24-month post-high school radiologic technology program

Job description

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist's (Interventional Radiography) Performs interventional studies of the head, neck, spine, chest, body and extremities. These exams are performed with and without the use of contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies that bring about proper diagnosis and to provide percutaneous treatment. 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.

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).

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).
• 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).

Grade Determinations

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiography (IR)), GS-09:

• 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.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
  • *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
  • Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers.
  • *Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
  • Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.
  • Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions.
  • Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.

Preferred Experience

Minimum of 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience in a hospital setting.

Reference

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

This position is above the full performance level. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-09.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.