Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Advanced) Computed Tomography

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 4 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be September 18 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

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This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral and/or multi-slice computer tomography inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans including drainages biopsies and peripheral vascular examinations. The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location appearance and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and interrelationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor or on film and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of interest to the physician. DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT certification.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology including location appearance and functioning of the major and minor systems susceptible to radiographic illumination and knowledge of changes to systems and organs caused by common medical and surgical diseases.
• Performs all aspects of CT imaging to include but are not limited to CT examinations of the chest abdomen pelvis head extremities neck as well as CT Angiographic studies of the head chest abdomen and lower extremities.
• Performs CT Angiography of the Circle of Willis Carotids Abdominal Aortas and Run-Offs. The radiographic goal of CT is to provide high quality axial imaging; generate the best possible images at the minimal radiation dose necessary to the patient.
• Incumbent will work with the radiologist/physician as a member of the Radiology team. Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologist/physician in the performance of the exam. They must continuously be on alert for the patients condition and maintenance of a sterile field.
• Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist that are used in CT to include CT Angiography and other exams.
• Technologist is required to maintain competence in Venipuncture and to sustained compliance with facility guidelines.
• Technologist must be familiar with policies and procedures for practicing radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients staff and self.
• Technologist acquires and maintains knowledge in CT dose optimization and the factors that directly affect radiation dose from the CT scanner to the patient.
• Performs both daily and monthly quality control daily required calibration and records appropriate performance as required by facility policy.
• Technologist receives and interprets all radiology requests for accuracy appropriateness; date desired and maintains a thorough knowledge of the ordering process in CPRS.
• Performs and completes imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat pre-op urgent and routine exams.
• Applies Infection Control practices and procedures for patients and staff as mandated by the Medical Center and Radiology Service Infection Control policies.
• Use independent judgment and possess the ability to vary exams or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patients individual medical conditions and body habitus.
• Maintains competency and thorough knowledge of the processes for Critical Semi-Critical and Non-Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that document the process and procedures for cleaning disinfection sterilization and preparation of RME and follows established procedures for all RME.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

Basic Requirements:

• Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States.
• Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or Mammography (M) duties performed independently as applicable. 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.
• 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). NOTE: Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description.
• Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).