Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (CT)

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington state seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (GS-9). The role requires expertise in cross-sectional anatomy, CT imaging, and routine diagnostic x-ray and fluoroscopic exams, with strong adherence to credentialing and safety standards.

Applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date. Certification through ARRT is required, with advanced certification for CT/MRI/Mammography duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in radiologic technology, or equivalent, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree.
• ARRT general radiologic technology certification (R) is required; advanced certification needed for CT/MRI/Mammography duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic x-ray and fluoroscopic exams.
• Interpret exam requests accurately and understand the required examination.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and organ systems to imaging and post-processing as applicable.
• Maintain ARRT certification and meet credential requirements; on-the-job training available for advanced modalities as needed.

Skills

Patient care balance

Medical record review

Contraindication assessment

First aid / life support

Aseptic techniques

IV techniques

Universal precautions

Pre-/post-procedural care

Education

24-month radiologic technology program or associate degree

Tools

ARRT Certification (R)

Advanced ARRT certification for CT/MRI/Mammography

Job description

Required to have specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in computed tomography, inclusive of post processing applications based upon acquired training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems to be imaged; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and relationship of various organs. Required to have specific knowledge in performing routine diagnostic x-ray & fluoroscopic exams. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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 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. COPY OF CURRENT CERT REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION PACKAGE.
  • Loss of Credential. An employee in this occupation who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment.
• 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). COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS WITH CONFER DATE REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION PACKAGE.

Grade Determinations

GS-9 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.

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.

Technical KSAs

1. Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
2. Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers.
3. Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
4. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.
5. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions.
6. Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.

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

Preferred Experience

3 years in advanced CT Imaging; multi-modality coverage experience; previous experience working with veterans in a patient-care setting.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9.

There are no physical requirements for this occupation per OCHCO Communications email to VA Handbook 5019, updated on 4/17/2026.