U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-CT
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $63,862.00/yr - $83,019.00/yr
Summary The incumbent's principal responsibilities are to independently perform general radiographic technology (R) – Computed Technology (CT) – Dexa Scan – procedures at a level above the full performance level for the patients of the VA NWI-Health Care System as well as other duties necessary for functionality of the imaging department.
Qualifications All requirements must be met by the close date of this announcement – 01/12/2026 – or until filled.
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.
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).
Credentialing Standards: Public Law 97‑35 – the Consumer‑Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 – requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 – Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field.
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.
English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment – the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: GS‑9 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Experience – at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level – GS‑8 – directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
Knowledge and Skills: Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance; knowledge of calibration parameters; knowledge of patient’s clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results; ability to monitor patient’s physiologic changes and keep the radiologist informed; skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers; knowledge of anatomy and physiology – and cross‑sectional anatomy – recognizing unusual images and determining proper positioning; ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while performing complex scans; knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from medical records, significant others, and health care providers; and knowledge of basic first aid, basic life support, physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods, universal precautions, and pre‑procedural, procedural, and post‑procedural care of patients.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑9. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
General Radiologic Technology (R): DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers. The objective of the examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.
They prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
All DRTs must be knowledgeable in digital radiology (DR) and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS).
Computed Tomography (CT): A specialty modality that requires specific knowledge of cross‑sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral or multi‑slice computer tomography.
CT exams are performed on outpatients, inpatients, intensive care patients, and emergency department patients, including scans performed without and with IV contrast, CT angiography, 3‑D reconstruction scans, 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 function and inter‑relationship of the various organs, and to use the methods and techniques which identify organs on the digital display monitor or on a film, and to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use.
Examinations include, but are not limited to, general radiographic procedures such as fluoroscopy and Dexa; receiving and interpreting all radiology requests; inputting pertinent radiology information into the computer; registering exam requests and editing them once complete; canceling and editing exams via the VISTA system.
Computed imaging covering the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, extremities, and neck as well as scans for clinical research initiatives.
ECG‑gated CT angiography studies and CTA studies of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and extremities.
Reception and clerical duties related to patient care, including management of images to outside facilities with appointment information, preparing schedules for future appointments, calling patients to schedule appointments, following specified guidelines for orders management, importing images via disc and PACS systems.
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off 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 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Telework: Not available.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-CT
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $63,862.00/yr - $83,019.00/yr
Summary The incumbent's principal responsibilities are to independently perform general radiographic technology (R) – Computed Technology (CT) – Dexa Scan – procedures at a level above the full performance level for the patients of the VA NWI-Health Care System as well as other duties necessary for functionality of the imaging department.
Qualifications All requirements must be met by the close date of this announcement – 01/12/2026 – or until filled.
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.
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).
Credentialing Standards: Public Law 97‑35 – the Consumer‑Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 – requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 – Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field.
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.
English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment – the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: GS‑9 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Experience – at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level – GS‑8 – directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
Knowledge and Skills: Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance; knowledge of calibration parameters; knowledge of patient’s clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results; ability to monitor patient’s physiologic changes and keep the radiologist informed; skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers; knowledge of anatomy and physiology – and cross‑sectional anatomy – recognizing unusual images and determining proper positioning; ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while performing complex scans; knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from medical records, significant others, and health care providers; and knowledge of basic first aid, basic life support, physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods, universal precautions, and pre‑procedural, procedural, and post‑procedural care of patients.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑9. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
General Radiologic Technology (R): DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers. The objective of the examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.
They prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
All DRTs must be knowledgeable in digital radiology (DR) and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS).
Computed Tomography (CT): A specialty modality that requires specific knowledge of cross‑sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral or multi‑slice computer tomography.
CT exams are performed on outpatients, inpatients, intensive care patients, and emergency department patients, including scans performed without and with IV contrast, CT angiography, 3‑D reconstruction scans, 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 function and inter‑relationship of the various organs, and to use the methods and techniques which identify organs on the digital display monitor or on a film, and to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use.
Examinations include, but are not limited to, general radiographic procedures such as fluoroscopy and Dexa; receiving and interpreting all radiology requests; inputting pertinent radiology information into the computer; registering exam requests and editing them once complete; canceling and editing exams via the VISTA system.
Computed imaging covering the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, extremities, and neck as well as scans for clinical research initiatives.
ECG‑gated CT angiography studies and CTA studies of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and extremities.
Reception and clerical duties related to patient care, including management of images to outside facilities with appointment information, preparing schedules for future appointments, calling patients to schedule appointments, following specified guidelines for orders management, importing images via disc and PACS systems.
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off 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 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Telework: Not available.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
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