USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - CV
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$87K/yr - $113K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to join the Veterans Health Administration. The incumbent will be part of a cardiac catheterization team, performing complex physiological and radiological procedures in collaboration with cardiologists.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Receives patients, explains procedures, positions the patient and makes necessary equipment adjustments
Determines the critical isocenter value necessary for accurate exams
Confers with cardiologists to establish requirements of non-standard examinations and determine technical factors, positioning and proper angulation to achieve optimum views of specific vessels and/or lesions
Makes adjustments to equipment such as frame rates, exposure time, kV, mAs settings, shutter openings, cardiac shielding, magnification factors, source-intensifier distance etc
Makes multiple, simultaneous adjustments in the operation of equipment to ensure the best images possible
Performs preventative maintenance and determines when repair is needed
Performs proper calibrations on pressure transducer to maintain the accuracy of arterial and venous pressure tracings
Prepares radiological, ultrasound and specialized equipment used in electrophysiology, angiographic and angioplasty procedures
Calculates ventricular function, coronary sizing and percent stenosis, and provides calculations for physicians as needed
Maintains records of patients and examinations, digital disc archives, and radiographic film badge exposure and radiation safety equipment
Keeps current on continuing education and CPR
Reviews new developments in the field and makes recommendations to supervisor on changes that would improve the operation of the section
Qualification
Required
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
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Completes and signs a trial period acknowledgement form which outlines the conditions of the 1 or 2 year trial period you may serve
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)
Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration 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)
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)
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 (*): 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
Benefits
Competitive salary and regular salary increases
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)
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child
Child care subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Company
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