Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist -Interventional Radiography (IR)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiology) in Minneapolis to join a multidisciplinary team performing advanced diagnostic angiographic procedures and complex interventional and therapeutic imaging. The role requires mastery of digital subtraction systems, vascular anatomy, and specialized equipment.

Required credentials include US citizenship, ARRT (R) certification with possible advanced certification for

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• ARRT certification in Radiography (R) required.
• Advanced ARRT certification for CT/MRI/Mammography duties when applicable.
• Completed 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT.
• Credentialing standards per Public Law 97-35; must be certified radiographer.
• VA credentialing standards require compliance with 42 CFR Part 75.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiology) performs advanced diagnostic angiographic, vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures.
• Operates with expertise in digital subtraction systems, vascular anatomy, and specialized equipment.
• Teaches and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and high-quality imaging outcomes.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Post-high-school radiologic technology program (≥24 months)

Job description

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiology) works with a multidisciplinary team to perform advanced diagnostic angiographic, vascular, and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. This role requires expertise in digital subtraction systems, vascular anatomy, and specialized equipment.

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), 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. [In modalities that require advanced certification, to support their continued development, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.].
• 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).]
  • 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 U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field.
• Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

Grade Determinations

In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates:

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-9

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.

• Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8), directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical 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.

Specialized Assignment:Interventional Radiography (IR).

Technologists working in this special assignment may function as vascular interventional (VI), cardiac interventional (CI) and/or cardiovascular-interventional (CV) technologists which use specialized equipment to perform diagnostic angiographic procedures and complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. This specialty requires additional knowledge of vascular systems and major vessel anatomy. The technologist must be knowledgeable in the specialized equipment employed for digital subtraction systems and interventional procedures. The technologist administers contrast media under the supervision of the staff radiologist and confers with the radiologist to establish requirements regarding contrast agents, vital signs, medications, and physiologic monitoring to perform procedures. IR technologist must be knowledgeable in digital imagining and PACS.]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).

Preferred Experience:

Preferred some Interventional Radiology or Cardiology experience

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:

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.