Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Lead to perform a broad range of radiographic examinations and lead a team within Diagnostic Imaging Service.

The role includes regular mammography, digital mammography, and DBT, under radiologist direction, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Requires transcripts and potential foreign-education evaluation per federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with the application.
• Education recognized by US Department of Education rules.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency may be required for foreign education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a full range of diagnostic radiographic exams as primary technical lead.
• Perform screening & diagnostic mammography including DBT regularly (~25%).
• Work under radiologists and medical officers in hospitals/clinics.
• Provide input on performance and maintain workflow for the DRT group.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Mammography

DBT

Team leadership

Education

Transcript required

Foreign education eval

Tools

Mammography equipment

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in Radiology/Imaging Services Long Beach, CA. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs a variety of fixed, fluoroscopic, and portable radiographs according to department and DRT quality standards. The technologist will perform examinations the level that was determined according to DRT Quality Standards

Key Responsibilities

• The DRT Lead performs a full range of diagnostic radiographic examinations while serving as the primary technical lead within the Diagnostic Imaging Service.
• The incumbent also performs screening and diagnostic mammography examinations - including digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) - on a regular and recurring basis, constituting approximately 25 percent of the overall workload.
• DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals 4 or clinics under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers.
• Provides a full range of general radiologic imaging exams, has a general knowledge of the different modalities within the diagnostic radiologic area, and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor - Functions as a lead DRT for a group of DRTs at the full performance level and below, providing input on performance, resolving daily workplace issues, and maintaining efficient workflow

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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 $113225 – $147184/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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