Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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The technologist operates a super conductive MRI a highly complex computerized imaging device which employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire diagnostic images. Secondary equipment assignments are at least 25% of duties as a Diagnostic Radiology or CT Technologist operating highly complex computerized and radiographic imaging devices.
Duties included but not limited too:

• Implements radiation protection standards devices and techniques including concepts of accumulated dosage dose monitoring and genetic changes.
• Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment ingenuity and initiative to effectively diagnose patients by using a wide variety of complex imaging exams.
• Possesses knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (such as CT MRI IR US Mammography) studies.
• Maintains accurate records as required by management for quality assurance and quality control purposes in respective modality.
• Utilizes advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and makes multiple simultaneous settings and adjustments in operation of specialized equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Understands specific regulatory processes VA standards regarding radiology quality assurance and other technical functions.
• Possesses and applies knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy electric power magnetic fields and properties of x-ray to understand the operation of the equipment.
• Reviews medical records interviews patients and communicates with onsite or offsite Radiologist(s) to determine medical appropriateness of requested examination.
• Obtains other pertinent diagnostic examinations (CT MRI X-Rays US etc.) for the Radiologist which may be necessary for correlation between the performed exam and the clinical history.
• Provides additional images when deemed necessary to ensure adequate information for unexpected findings.
• Advises Radiologist(s) of significant abnormalities that require their immediate attention and/or visualization while the patient is undergoing examination.
• Identifies patient properly through the Radiology Information System (RIS) interface identifier. This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. This is done by verifying with each patient verbally his or her full name full SSN and full date of birth.
• Cleans and maintains equipment in the manner outlined in the Reusable Medical Equipment Policy and according to specific Standard Operating Procedures located in designated cleaning area and electronic files.

• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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.

• 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.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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) and7407(d).
• 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). (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) NOTE: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description.
• Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT (MRI) certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 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 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. (PROVIDE A COPY OF CERTIFICATIONS)

• Knowledge of radiation protection standards devices and techniques including concepts of accumulated dosage dose monitoring and genetic changes.
• Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures.
• Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy electric power magnetic fields and properties of x-ray to understand the operation of the equipment.
• Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT MRI IR ultrasound mammography) studies.