Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Multi-Modality

Veterans Health Administration; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist with multi-modality capabilities (R CT MR M S) to cover General Diagnostic X-ray and specialty sections as needed. ARRT (R) certification is required with advanced modality credentials.

Applicants must complete a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program and meet VA education/certification standards; grandfathering provisions may apply for current VA employees in the occupation.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; non-citizens only per VA policy.
• English language proficiency required.
• ARRT radiography (R) certification required.
• Advanced ARRT certifications (CT, MR, M, S) required for assignment in specialty areas.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT or DOE-recognized agencies.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of equipment and protocols for General Diagnostic X-Ray and specialty radiology sections; duties distributed across sections.
• Maintain ARRT certifications and operate multiple modalities as needed (CT, MR, Mammography, Ultrasound).

Skills

ARRT certification (R)

CT certification

MR certification

Mammography certification

Ultrasound certification

Education

Certificate or Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

The DRT will have full knowledge of equipment and protocols/procedures in General Diagnostic X-Ray, and the two additional specialty sections of Radiology, and may be asked to perform duties in all sections dependent on departmental needs. Each area of duties will typically be performed no more than 25% of the time. The DRT Multi-Modality Technologists will maintain ARRT certification in Radiography (R), and specialty areas.

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. English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Certification. All applicants for this role must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT)(R). 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. Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignment that include the below and indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty: Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) Mammography (M) Diagnostic Ultrasound (S) 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).] 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). Please see more details in the "Required Documents" section.

Grade Determinations

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ARRT (R)(CT)(MR)(M)(IR), GS-10 1) 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: Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. Employees are trained to work in one or more difficult and complex modalities performing procedures related to these modalities as well as performing general diagnostic procedures. At this grade level, any assignment in a single modality must demonstrate significant complexity. Such assignments are unique, perhaps with expert specialization in complex areas of radiologic technology, Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations, and intermediate QM type duties within the program. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes. Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures. Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment. Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies. Specialized Assignments. Specialized areas of radiologic technology include general diagnostic radiologic technology (R), bone densitometry (BD), mammography (M), diagnostic ultrasound (S), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MR), interventional radiologic technology (IR) General Radiologic Technology (R). DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body. They prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with State an