Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

Veterans Health Administration; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration at Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID, seeks a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) to oversee the CT department, ensure image quality, and coordinate staff workflow. The position reports to the Chief Technologist of Medical Imaging and supports operations with a team-focused approach.

The role requires leadership in CT procedures, safety adherence, and collaboration with radiologists and other services.

Qualifications

• Lead CT radiologic technologist in Medical Imaging department.

Responsibilities

• Review diagnostic CT studies for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Coordinate patient flow through CT with staff and equipment.
• Supervise CT technologists and oversee CT safety and infection control.
• Communicate with providers and radiologists on imaging requests.
• Assist in implementing changes in CT patient care methods.

Skills

PACS

Tools

PACS

Job description

Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in Medical Imaging Service, Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, ID. This position serves as Lead Computed Tomography (CT) Radiologic Technologist, reporting to the Chief Technologist of Medical Imaging.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties: Works with management in a harmonious manner, supporting operations with a Team mentality that show cohesive team engagement and working towards positive goals. Reviews all diagnostic CT studies for accuracy, completeness and technical quality.

Coordinates the flow of patients through the CT department by efficient assignment of work and maximum utilization of staff and CT equipment. Expedites the examinations of acutely ill patients by communicating and working with CT staff, nursing and radiologists. Works with other services (OR, ER, ICU's) to meet the CT imaging needs of other services.

Performs CT procedures when staffing levels require the incumbent to do so, to ensure that patient care is continued without delay or interruption. Oversees image transmission and acquisition process to ensure that all CT images are transmitted into PAC's system. Participates in process improvement activities, monitoring, reporting and planning.

Practices hospital safety, infection control, universal precaution and oversees CT safety in accordance with regulations and departmental guidelines. Assesses and reviews requisitions with clerical staff and technologists, interacts with requesting healthcare providers and radiologists regarding requests when necessary. Directly supervises CT radiologic technologists within the CT section.

Oversees and coordinates student educational experience within the CT department as directed. Assists in initiating and implementing changes in methods of delivering patient care in CT. Implements departmental and medical center policy and procedures. Effectively communicates verbally and through example and attitude, the goals and mission of the service to employees under his/her supervision.

Ensures division activities are carried out to meet the goals of the department in a timely manner. Coordinates shift coverage to ensure all tours are covered with adequate staffing. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP: Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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 $83002 – $107897/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.