U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Base pay range $42,148.00/yr - $75,171.00/yr Summary
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. General Radiologic Technology perform procedures and examinations in the clinic under direction of a radiologist and medical officers. The examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body. Qualifications
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 Exception for Non-Certified - Entry Level Candidates Non-certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT (R) certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate DRT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)(B) The appointing official may waive the requirement of certification for a period not to exceed two years for a DRT that provides care under the supervision of a certified DRT at or above the full performance level This exception only applies at the GS-5 entry level technician For grade levels above the entry level - the candidate must be certified Temporary appointments of non-certified DRTs may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment 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) English Language Proficiency DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Creditable Experience: Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice To be creditable - experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies) associated with current radiologic technology practice This may have been evidenced by the equivalent of one year of active practice - which is paid or non paid employment as a DRT as defined by ARRT Quality of Experience Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination Part-Time Experience Part-time experience as a DRT is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek For example - a DRT would receive one week of full-time credit for each two weeks of half-time work Grade Determinations: GS-5 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-6 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-7 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-8 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Responsibilities General Radiologic Technology perform procedures and examinations in the clinic under direction of a radiologist and medical officers. The examinations and procedures are to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions. Perform a variety of department quality assurance/quality control duties; maintain equipment/workstations as directed by the manufacturer; report equipment problems through the appropriate processes. Provide education to patients and their families on Imaging procedures; explain exams and potential hazards; ensure patient understanding of procedures. Assist in transmission of images to PACS and off-site locations; manage images and related patient information; ensure proper hand-offs between departments. Maintain a clean work area, proper supplies, and safety practices including radiation safety and infection control; follow protocols to independently perform simple procedures as prescribed. Support clinical instruction and provide training to student radiographers from affiliated programs. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Government Administration News and related content not part of the job description has been omitted to improve readability. This posting reflects a government role with detailed professional requirements and benefits and should be used for application purposes only.
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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Base pay range $42,148.00/yr - $75,171.00/yr Summary
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. General Radiologic Technology perform procedures and examinations in the clinic under direction of a radiologist and medical officers. The examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body. Qualifications
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 Exception for Non-Certified - Entry Level Candidates Non-certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT (R) certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate DRT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2)(B) The appointing official may waive the requirement of certification for a period not to exceed two years for a DRT that provides care under the supervision of a certified DRT at or above the full performance level This exception only applies at the GS-5 entry level technician For grade levels above the entry level - the candidate must be certified Temporary appointments of non-certified DRTs may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment 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) English Language Proficiency DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Creditable Experience: Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice To be creditable - experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies) associated with current radiologic technology practice This may have been evidenced by the equivalent of one year of active practice - which is paid or non paid employment as a DRT as defined by ARRT Quality of Experience Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination Part-Time Experience Part-time experience as a DRT is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek For example - a DRT would receive one week of full-time credit for each two weeks of half-time work Grade Determinations: GS-5 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-6 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-7 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-8 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Responsibilities General Radiologic Technology perform procedures and examinations in the clinic under direction of a radiologist and medical officers. The examinations and procedures are to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions. Perform a variety of department quality assurance/quality control duties; maintain equipment/workstations as directed by the manufacturer; report equipment problems through the appropriate processes. Provide education to patients and their families on Imaging procedures; explain exams and potential hazards; ensure patient understanding of procedures. Assist in transmission of images to PACS and off-site locations; manage images and related patient information; ensure proper hand-offs between departments. Maintain a clean work area, proper supplies, and safety practices including radiation safety and infection control; follow protocols to independently perform simple procedures as prescribed. Support clinical instruction and provide training to student radiographers from affiliated programs. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Government Administration News and related content not part of the job description has been omitted to improve readability. This posting reflects a government role with detailed professional requirements and benefits and should be used for application purposes only.
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