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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. Program 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) - 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)
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)
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.GS-9 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
Assignments
For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments: 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 performance level - clinical instruction - and basic QM type duties within the program
Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment - the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform at this level
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
Knowledge of 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/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Duties
VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Southeast Network (VISN 7) - VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta - Georgia located in the Imaging Service/Mammography Section
Technologist meets the requirements outlined in 21 CFR 900.12(a) (2) - maintenance of an Advanced Registry in Mammography - provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - to perform mammographic and tomosynthesis evaluations
The incumbent serves as an Advanced Diagnostic Radiology Technologist in the Mammography/Breast Imaging section of the Imaging Services Department
Performs independent technical work in support of the mammography section under the direction of a radiologist
Operates Mammographic - Tomosynthesis - Stereotactic - Ultrasound - and DEXA equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patient care
The technologist provides technical training and assistance to other personnel and provides indirect support to the Chief Technologist and Lead Technologists
Position includes general management of patient flow - quality of work - and supply restocking
The incumbent will assume all assigned duties of the Lead Mammography Quality Control (LMQC) technologist in their absence
The primary duties will be in Mammography but will require the incumbent to perform other general diagnostic radiology procedures at either the Downtown or Uptown facilities - when necessary
All Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists must be knowledgeable in Computerized Radiography (CR) and Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS)
The incumbent is responsible for performing safe radiation practices in order to reduce exposure to the patient
FUNCTIONS: (consist of the following job duties but not limited to) Independently perform Screening and Diagnostic Mammographic procedures - Tomosynthesis procedures - breast localization procedures - as well as any supplemental procedures shall meet or exceed expected quality guidelines
The Mammography Technologist's responsibilities center on patient care and image quality
More specifically - these include patient positioning
compression
image acquisition
image processing
infection control
and ensuring that all assigned QC and QA tasks are performed in a professional - traceable - and verifiable manner
Obtains pertinent clinical data from the patient - electronic chart - requisition - and interviews with the patient and/or family
Accurate completion of the mammography intake sheet is a critical part of ensuring a proper diagnosis
Charlie Norwood VAMC is a primary Spinal Cord Injury Center in the southeast region - and the incumbent must be able to properly position and image all SCI patients requiring breast imaging
Performs daily QA checklists as dictated by the FDA and ACR according to the Mammography Quality Assurance guidelines and maintains accurate documentation
Ensure that mammographic examinations are done ONLY if the entire QA checklist is done and there are NO areas out of compliance
Applies appropriate radiopaque markers to the breast to mark nipples - scars - lumps - etc. - and exercises clinical judgment in the application of adequate compression to acquire a quality mammographic image
Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Monday - Friday
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact - VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
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) Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 60103F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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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) - 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)
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)
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.GS-9 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
Assignments
For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments: 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 performance level - clinical instruction - and basic QM type duties within the program
Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment - the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform at this level
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
Knowledge of 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/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Duties
VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Southeast Network (VISN 7) - VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta - Georgia located in the Imaging Service/Mammography Section
Technologist meets the requirements outlined in 21 CFR 900.12(a) (2) - maintenance of an Advanced Registry in Mammography - provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - to perform mammographic and tomosynthesis evaluations
The incumbent serves as an Advanced Diagnostic Radiology Technologist in the Mammography/Breast Imaging section of the Imaging Services Department
Performs independent technical work in support of the mammography section under the direction of a radiologist
Operates Mammographic - Tomosynthesis - Stereotactic - Ultrasound - and DEXA equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patient care
The technologist provides technical training and assistance to other personnel and provides indirect support to the Chief Technologist and Lead Technologists
Position includes general management of patient flow - quality of work - and supply restocking
The incumbent will assume all assigned duties of the Lead Mammography Quality Control (LMQC) technologist in their absence
The primary duties will be in Mammography but will require the incumbent to perform other general diagnostic radiology procedures at either the Downtown or Uptown facilities - when necessary
All Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists must be knowledgeable in Computerized Radiography (CR) and Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS)
The incumbent is responsible for performing safe radiation practices in order to reduce exposure to the patient
FUNCTIONS: (consist of the following job duties but not limited to) Independently perform Screening and Diagnostic Mammographic procedures - Tomosynthesis procedures - breast localization procedures - as well as any supplemental procedures shall meet or exceed expected quality guidelines
The Mammography Technologist's responsibilities center on patient care and image quality
More specifically - these include patient positioning
compression
image acquisition
image processing
infection control
and ensuring that all assigned QC and QA tasks are performed in a professional - traceable - and verifiable manner
Obtains pertinent clinical data from the patient - electronic chart - requisition - and interviews with the patient and/or family
Accurate completion of the mammography intake sheet is a critical part of ensuring a proper diagnosis
Charlie Norwood VAMC is a primary Spinal Cord Injury Center in the southeast region - and the incumbent must be able to properly position and image all SCI patients requiring breast imaging
Performs daily QA checklists as dictated by the FDA and ACR according to the Mammography Quality Assurance guidelines and maintains accurate documentation
Ensure that mammographic examinations are done ONLY if the entire QA checklist is done and there are NO areas out of compliance
Applies appropriate radiopaque markers to the breast to mark nipples - scars - lumps - etc. - and exercises clinical judgment in the application of adequate compression to acquire a quality mammographic image
Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Monday - Friday
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact - VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
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) Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 60103F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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