Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The incumbent will serve as a staff Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist for Community Care Service. They will also be responsible for the coordination and/or review of multiple radiological modalities for consideration of community care outside of the Veterans Health Administration.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Performs radiographic procedures using proper exposure techniques, including use of formula for determining technical factors, how to control density, contrast and distortion, theory, manual and photo timed exposures, wall, and table buckies, collimators, filters, grids, and other technical aids to produce radiographs of high diagnostic quality with the minimum of retakes. Responsible to have explain exams to patients so they understand what is to be done, allowing patients to ask questions prior to exam, as well as any risks ensuring proper patient consent. May be required by procedure or patient's condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, seizures, cardiac arrest, or other medical conditions requiring immediate attention and be able to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, artificial respiration, and operation of a defibrillator. Performs exams with the use of portable equipment as well as stationary radiographic units. Prepares contrast material under direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing fluoroscopy or radiographic exams requiring injectable solutions such as IVP, cystogram, cholangiograms, fistulagrams and arthrography and for the purpose of performing oral or rectal exams of the GI tract. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Edits orders and registers patients in the system as well as completes the work list management portion of the hospital information system and interface. Places consults, referrals and correct orders as needed to ensure timely and accurate care. Possesses a foundation of administrative duties, principles, concepts, office procedures, techniques, and practices. Ensures Radiology records are uploaded into the appropriate location in the electronic health record after complete reports are received. Collaborates with outside Radiology staff as needed to assist in getting correct exams, CPT codes and updated orders as needed. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0730-1600. May be required to be on-call, outside of tour of duty hours. Telework: Not available Functional Statement #: 91995-0

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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/.