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Summary
The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) position is assigned to the VA Central California Health Care System - under Diagnostic Imaging Service. The primary responsibilities include receiving patients, explaining procedures, positioning patients, selecting and adjusting technical factors, setting up accessory equipment, and making necessary exposures for requested procedures.
Qualifications
Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be tentatively referred and selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA Policy.
- Certification: Must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R).
- Education: Completion of a 24-month full-time training course or equivalent in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or associate degree, accredited by JRCERT or recognized agencies.
- Grandfathering Provision: Current VHA employees in this occupation who meet specific criteria are considered to have met all qualification requirements.
Additional details about grade levels, KSAs, and physical requirements are included in the full description.
Duties
- Consult with radiologists to determine non-standard exam requirements.
- Determine technical factors for x-ray imaging.
- Coordinate scheduling and notify physicians of urgent exams.
- Perform general radiographic and fluoroscopic exams, including bedside procedures with portable x-ray units.
- Maintain electronic records, validate patient identities, and ensure proper image identification.
- Explain procedures to patients, practice radiation safety, and ensure equipment and supply readiness.
- Collaborate with team members and perform other related duties as assigned.