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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - CV

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $113K/yr

1+ years exp

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to join their cardiac catheterization team. The incumbent will independently carry out complex physiological and radiological procedures, collaborating closely with cardiologists during highly invasive procedures.

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

ARRT CertificationDiagnostic Radiologic TechnologyElectrophysiology ProceduresComputed Tomography (CT)Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Patient CareBasic Life SupportAseptic TechniquesEnglish Proficiency

Required

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

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)

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

This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually, up to $100,000 in lifetime awards. Participants must sign a three-year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.

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