Asct
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computer Tomography)
Asct, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
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.
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)
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
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)
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-9 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
Knowledge - Skills - and abilities
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): i
*Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
ii
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
iii
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
iv
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
v
Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
vi
Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients
Preferred Experience: The applicant must be an ARRT-certified DRT with additional certification in CT
Ideally - they should have at least 3 years of experience
References: VA Handbook 5005/119 2019 PART II APPENDIX G25 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination
Exceptions: A pre-placement examination is required for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or -leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties
Examinations may also be required for any occupation or assignment that requires a pre-placement examination by virtue of another policy - regulation - or statute.
Duties
Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf This position is located in Medical Imaging Service - Boise VA Medical Center - Boise - ID
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Determines technical factors - positioning - number and thickness of scans - etc. - to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning
Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results
Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention
Must be able to use commercial PACS to correctly send patient information and images to an outside teleradiology contractor
Be able to correct minor problems as they arise
Prepares contrast materials that are used in CT and other exams
Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and - therefore - it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it
In addition - must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders
Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient
Starts IVs for contrast administration
Completes mandatory training to start IVs for administration of intravenous contrast material
Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients - staff and self
This is achieved by the use of lead aprons - lead gloves - lead shields - lead lined walls and collimation
Film badges are worn by the technologists in compliance with radiation regulations
Performs reconstructions of CT studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure
Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients
This includes registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system
Properly identifies patient images
This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur
The technologist must be certain that the patient I.D
band and the request are identical
Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and social security number
Responsible to explain exams and consent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards - if any - are possible
Continually reviews new developments in the field of and computerized tomography
Is continually on the alert to improve quality of exams utilizing the new technologies available
The purpose of this review is to provide the patients with the best possible scans for diagnostic purposes
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Approved
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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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.
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)
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
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)
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-9 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
Knowledge - Skills - and abilities
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): i
*Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
ii
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
iii
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
iv
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
v
Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
vi
Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients
Preferred Experience: The applicant must be an ARRT-certified DRT with additional certification in CT
Ideally - they should have at least 3 years of experience
References: VA Handbook 5005/119 2019 PART II APPENDIX G25 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination
Exceptions: A pre-placement examination is required for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or -leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties
Examinations may also be required for any occupation or assignment that requires a pre-placement examination by virtue of another policy - regulation - or statute.
Duties
Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf This position is located in Medical Imaging Service - Boise VA Medical Center - Boise - ID
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Determines technical factors - positioning - number and thickness of scans - etc. - to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning
Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results
Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention
Must be able to use commercial PACS to correctly send patient information and images to an outside teleradiology contractor
Be able to correct minor problems as they arise
Prepares contrast materials that are used in CT and other exams
Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and - therefore - it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it
In addition - must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders
Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient
Starts IVs for contrast administration
Completes mandatory training to start IVs for administration of intravenous contrast material
Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients - staff and self
This is achieved by the use of lead aprons - lead gloves - lead shields - lead lined walls and collimation
Film badges are worn by the technologists in compliance with radiation regulations
Performs reconstructions of CT studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure
Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients
This includes registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system
Properly identifies patient images
This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur
The technologist must be certain that the patient I.D
band and the request are identical
Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and social security number
Responsible to explain exams and consent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards - if any - are possible
Continually reviews new developments in the field of and computerized tomography
Is continually on the alert to improve quality of exams utilizing the new technologies available
The purpose of this review is to provide the patients with the best possible scans for diagnostic purposes
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Approved
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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