Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Ultrasound

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Evansville VA Healthcare Center in Indiana is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) for Ultrasound, with potential to perform general radiology within licensure. The incumbent works independently and supports the Radiology Service in the Evansville VA Healthcare system.

The role requires ARRT (R) certification in Radiography, with advanced credentials for CT, MRI or Mammography duties as applicable.

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) certification required for radiography practice.
• Completion of a full-time post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program (minimum 24 months) or equivalent.
• Advanced ARRT certification required for CT/MRI/Mammography where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations and may perform general diagnostic radiology procedures within licensure.
• Work independently to complete assigned ultrasound and radiology tasks.
• Possibility of being assigned CT/MRI/Mammography duties with appropriate credentials.

Skills

Ultrasound proficiency

Independent clinical skills

ARRT credential (R)

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiologic Technology - Radiography (R)

24-month diagnostic radiologic technology program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Radiology imaging equipment

Job description

This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Ultrasound, position is assigned to the Evansville VA Healthcare Center, Radiology Service; within the Marion VAMC medical system. EHCC is an outpatient healthcare center located in Evansville, IN. The DRT - Ultrasound Technologist, employee at this level performs primarily ultrasound but could be asked to perform general diagnostic radiology procedures within licensure. Incumbent must carry out the assigned tasks independently. 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.
• 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 2 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).

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

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

Preferred Experience

Experience in general and vascular ultrasound.

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

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019