Alabama Staffing
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)
Alabama Staffing, Montgomery, Alabama, United States, 36136
Job Opportunity: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
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. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties to include but not limited to: Computerized Tomography (CT) 50%: Uses specific knowledge of human anatomy, including cross sectional anatomy, and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice Computer Tomography including Peripheral Vascular, Spine, Abdomen, CT Angiography, Brain, and Virtual Colonography. Ensures CT scan radiation doses are documented in PACS and/or on the procedure for Radiologist to dictate in the patients report. Performs quality control/assurance checks on completed CT scans to ensure optimally diagnostic images are referred for radiologists interpretation. Receives patients and explains procedures, prepares the room and equipment. Monitors vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and emergency measures to include AED. Properly identifies patient images. Performs quality assurance procedures using a variety of phantoms to assure parameters and Hounsfield units are correct for diagnostic interpretation of each scan. Performs procedures utilizing surgical sterile techniques when required. Prepares surgical trays, assures all preventive measures have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient. Works with the Radiologist as a member of the Radiology team. Starts IVs, prepares contrast materials, and under direction of the radiologist injects contrast for imaging procedures. Performs Intravenous injections of Contrast Material with pressure injection system. Practices safe use of the pressure injector and injects IV contrast material at injection rates provided by the Radiologist or pre-defined in the CT Exam protocol manual. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self. Performs 3-D reconstructions of CT and angiographic studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure. Completes procedures by ensuring all images have been transmitted, and exam closed out in VistA. Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (DRT) 50%: Receives and interprets requests or instructions for general or complex procedures. Edit/make changes to requests as appropriate when directed by a radiologist or medical provider. Performs all requested procedures and exercises control of area and equipment. Maintains sterility; cleans portable equipment after each case and as needed; and reports malfunctions to bio-medical engineer; and makes coordination to have equipment ready for service. Ensures staff in the operating room is wearing protective shielding and monitoring devices. Coordinates with radiology staff in the main department to ensure images are transmitted, digitized, read, and reported in a timely manner. Prepares room and equipment for procedures, ensuring necessary supplies, contrast materials (oral, rectal, or Intravenous), and imaging plates are readily available. Monitors vital signs as appropriate for procedure and notifies radiologist of significant changes complications; may administer anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under close control. Assists the radiologist or staff physicians in performing fluoroscopy and other complex procedures. Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-12:00am, Holiday Rotation and Call required. 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 LaKita Bush, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance at LaKita.Bush@va.gov. 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 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 #: 619-58896F. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). 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. 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. 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 V
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. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties to include but not limited to: Computerized Tomography (CT) 50%: Uses specific knowledge of human anatomy, including cross sectional anatomy, and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice Computer Tomography including Peripheral Vascular, Spine, Abdomen, CT Angiography, Brain, and Virtual Colonography. Ensures CT scan radiation doses are documented in PACS and/or on the procedure for Radiologist to dictate in the patients report. Performs quality control/assurance checks on completed CT scans to ensure optimally diagnostic images are referred for radiologists interpretation. Receives patients and explains procedures, prepares the room and equipment. Monitors vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and emergency measures to include AED. Properly identifies patient images. Performs quality assurance procedures using a variety of phantoms to assure parameters and Hounsfield units are correct for diagnostic interpretation of each scan. Performs procedures utilizing surgical sterile techniques when required. Prepares surgical trays, assures all preventive measures have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient. Works with the Radiologist as a member of the Radiology team. Starts IVs, prepares contrast materials, and under direction of the radiologist injects contrast for imaging procedures. Performs Intravenous injections of Contrast Material with pressure injection system. Practices safe use of the pressure injector and injects IV contrast material at injection rates provided by the Radiologist or pre-defined in the CT Exam protocol manual. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self. Performs 3-D reconstructions of CT and angiographic studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure. Completes procedures by ensuring all images have been transmitted, and exam closed out in VistA. Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (DRT) 50%: Receives and interprets requests or instructions for general or complex procedures. Edit/make changes to requests as appropriate when directed by a radiologist or medical provider. Performs all requested procedures and exercises control of area and equipment. Maintains sterility; cleans portable equipment after each case and as needed; and reports malfunctions to bio-medical engineer; and makes coordination to have equipment ready for service. Ensures staff in the operating room is wearing protective shielding and monitoring devices. Coordinates with radiology staff in the main department to ensure images are transmitted, digitized, read, and reported in a timely manner. Prepares room and equipment for procedures, ensuring necessary supplies, contrast materials (oral, rectal, or Intravenous), and imaging plates are readily available. Monitors vital signs as appropriate for procedure and notifies radiologist of significant changes complications; may administer anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under close control. Assists the radiologist or staff physicians in performing fluoroscopy and other complex procedures. Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 2:00pm-12:00am, Holiday Rotation and Call required. 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 LaKita Bush, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance at LaKita.Bush@va.gov. 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 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 #: 619-58896F. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a trial period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). 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. 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. 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 V