Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Tech

Veterans Health Administration

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 119,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Durham, NC seeks a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to independently perform standard examinations and schedule patients, coordinating emergencies as needed. The role includes ultrasound studies, teaching responsibilities, and maintaining patient records and RIS logs.

The position requires advising radiologists on significant abnormalities and selecting proper protocols to ensure high-quality imaging.

Qualifications

Education requirements recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (verify via accreditation resources).
Experience in diagnostic radiology and ultrasound procedures preferred.
Ability to train physicians, students and radiology technologists and maintain diagnostic logs.

Responsibilities

Advises radiologists or referring physicians of significant abnormalities requiring immediate attention.
Performs ultrasound examinations across multiple regions to support diagnosis and treatment.
Maintains RIS logs and patient schedules, selects appropriate transducers and protocols for examinations.
Assists radiologists with procedures using ultrasound techniques and sterile technique.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technician independently performs standard examinations. Schedules patients for examinations. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them. Maintain records and film files of patients examined. Cross-indexes interesting cases for teaching purposes.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties Advises radiologists or referring physician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing examination.

Performs ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, chest and extremities, breast, retroperitoneal space, renals, carotids, and upper and lower extremity arterial studies for the purpose of acquiring high-quality examinations that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders. No intracranial vascular studies are required.

Participates in the training of physicians, students, and radiology technologists so that these individuals may acquire an understanding of the principles of ultrasound and how it relates to other diagnostic exams. Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintain accurate ultrasound records so that easy recall of patient examinations may be achieved.

This requires maintaining a diagnostic log, patient schedule log, and procedure log, editing and when necessary, registering patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS). Selects appropriate transducer and protocol for each examination. Makes multiple simultaneous settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to insure accurate results. On the basis of radiologic findings, determines necessary ultrasonic procedures to yield definitive diagnostic findings.

Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to supervisor those that would improve the operation of the section. Maintains adequate supplies so that examinations are not delayed due to the lack of necessary equipment and supplies. Assists the radiologist in the performance of cy??t punctures, aspiration biopsies, and catheter placements for the purpose of diagnostic treatment using ultrasound techniques.

This requires the use of surgical sterile techniques, syringes, needles, contrast, etc. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st Shift Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91745 – $119275/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.