Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist -CT

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. 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

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 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.

Completion of a full‑time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the 2 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).

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: GS‑10 – 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.

Physical Requirements: Work is primarily performed in patient care areas – heavy lifting, moderate carrying, pushing, reaching above shoulders, repeated bending, use of hand‑eye coordination, fingers coordination – both hands required, repeated walking, standing, ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time.

Duties

Perform CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, extremities, neck – low dose cancer screening – interventional radiology CT procedures – and a wide variety of diagnostic radiology studies – etc.

Perform Diagnostic X‑Ray as assigned.

Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to radiographic table.

Prepare room – equipment and material needed for patient procedures.

Prepares oral and injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessary.

Employee will operate I‑Stat equipment for studies requiring creatine level.

Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events.

Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams – credit of patient visits – complications and/or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department.

Performs daily maintenance of head and body phantoms – such as changing water – cleaning and removing air bubbles – etc.

Administer contrast material – under the direction of the radiologist.

Provide training to student radiographers.

Provide education to patients and their families on imaging procedures.

Perform complex studies such as abdomen's with barium.

Maintains inventory of supplies.

Participate in on‑call to provide 24‑hour–7 day a week imaging coverage as needed.

Work Schedule: Tour of duty is Tuesday‑Saturday 12:00 am – 8:00 am.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Benefits Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases – when setting pay – a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (above minimum rate of the grade).

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 401 K 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.

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