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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)
The Therapeutic and Diagnostic Imaging service at the Dayton VA Medical Center is looking for a full-time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT). The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) operates highly complex computerized x-ray equipment to acquire images of the human anatomy used in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders. Responsibilities major duties include but are not limited to: Receiving and interpreting requests or instructions for procedures from radiologist or medical officers for accuracy and appropriateness. Independently reviewing each requisition to assure that the clinical history provided, and area of interest is consistent with the exam requested. Independently carrying out the requests made by physicians. Preparing room, equipment and materials needed for patient procedures. Properly verifying the patient's identity using two unique identifiers and using active rather than passive identification; following VHA directives and policies. Make certain that the patient ID band and the request are identical. Explaining exams to competent patients in terms that the patient will comprehend as well as understanding potential hazards that may occur as a result of the exam. Transferring patients from stretcher or wheelchair to the CT scan table utilizing safe patient handling techniques; ergonomic methods and devices. Positioning the patient for desired results; utilizing positioning cushions, pads and straps as needed; shielding patients as appropriate. Properly selecting patient's information from the HIS/RIS list on the workstation, verifying patient information by performing a timeout process prior to scanning. Obtaining pertinent clinical data from the patient, electronic health record, and requisition. Evaluating CT exams for technical image quality, may alter technique to achieve the diagnostic goal, while maintaining the ALARA principle. Identifying pathology during scanning; advising the Radiologist. Performing 3D reconstruction as required. Troubleshooting equipment for error or malfunction. Performing computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications and/or quality improvement activities of the department. Assisting in maintaining inventory of supplies, monitoring expiration dates to ensure all items are within compliance and notify supervisor of low level of supplies in a timely manner. Maintaining electronic records of patient exams assuring that the images acquired and required paperwork is properly filled out and are transferred into the patient record and perform clerical duties as related to patient care as it pertains to release of information and image disc creation. Other duties as assigned. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm; schedules may vary based on department needs. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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). Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a trial period. 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, 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications 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. 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 examination. In 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. English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels. (3) DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (4) DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (5) Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT. Grade Determinations: Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full
The Therapeutic and Diagnostic Imaging service at the Dayton VA Medical Center is looking for a full-time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT). The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) operates highly complex computerized x-ray equipment to acquire images of the human anatomy used in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders. Responsibilities major duties include but are not limited to: Receiving and interpreting requests or instructions for procedures from radiologist or medical officers for accuracy and appropriateness. Independently reviewing each requisition to assure that the clinical history provided, and area of interest is consistent with the exam requested. Independently carrying out the requests made by physicians. Preparing room, equipment and materials needed for patient procedures. Properly verifying the patient's identity using two unique identifiers and using active rather than passive identification; following VHA directives and policies. Make certain that the patient ID band and the request are identical. Explaining exams to competent patients in terms that the patient will comprehend as well as understanding potential hazards that may occur as a result of the exam. Transferring patients from stretcher or wheelchair to the CT scan table utilizing safe patient handling techniques; ergonomic methods and devices. Positioning the patient for desired results; utilizing positioning cushions, pads and straps as needed; shielding patients as appropriate. Properly selecting patient's information from the HIS/RIS list on the workstation, verifying patient information by performing a timeout process prior to scanning. Obtaining pertinent clinical data from the patient, electronic health record, and requisition. Evaluating CT exams for technical image quality, may alter technique to achieve the diagnostic goal, while maintaining the ALARA principle. Identifying pathology during scanning; advising the Radiologist. Performing 3D reconstruction as required. Troubleshooting equipment for error or malfunction. Performing computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications and/or quality improvement activities of the department. Assisting in maintaining inventory of supplies, monitoring expiration dates to ensure all items are within compliance and notify supervisor of low level of supplies in a timely manner. Maintaining electronic records of patient exams assuring that the images acquired and required paperwork is properly filled out and are transferred into the patient record and perform clerical duties as related to patient care as it pertains to release of information and image disc creation. Other duties as assigned. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm; schedules may vary based on department needs. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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). Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a trial period. 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, 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications 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. 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 examination. In 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. English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation. For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels. (3) DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (4) DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (5) Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT. Grade Determinations: Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full