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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-IR-Vascular-X-ray-Incentive

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $93K/yr

1+ years exp

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist trained to work in complex modalities performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role involves operating imaging equipment, performing vascular and nonvascular procedures, and ensuring patient safety and care during examinations.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes

Technologist works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor and/or Lead Technologist and rotates all responsibilities within the CT and General Radiology section

Performs all aspects of interventional and vascular procedures by standardized protocols as directed by the radiologist to include all digital angiography, tomography, venograms, myelograms, percutaneous nephrostomy

Technologist will independently perform examinations of the head, entire spine, chest, abdomen, and extremities, using direct radiography (DR). All examinations are processed digitally

Technologist will operate all radiographic and portable units; Independently perform all types of radiographic, tomographic, and portable procedures at the bedside and in the operating rooms

Technologist will rotate into different interventional, vascular and radiology rooms to maintain knowledge of all procedures and equipment

Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events

Technologist receives and interprets all radiology requests for accuracy, appropriateness; date desired and maintains a thorough knowledge of the ordering process in CPRS

Technologist works with interventional and vascular schedule to assure timely accomplishment of assigned workload, making day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities and additional assignments

Performs and completes imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, preop, urgent, and routine exams

Properly identifies patient by using two forms of identification: full name, date of birth, full social security number and/or hospital name band

Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done and what, if any, potential adverse effects may be possible

Transfer wheelchair and stretcher patients safely using ergonomic methods of patient transfer with the use of provided transfer equipment such as sit to stand, ceiling mounted lifts and air mattresses

Qualification

Radiologic Technology CertificationAdvanced Imaging SoftwareDigital Imaging KnowledgePatient Positioning SkillsVascular SystemsEnglish ProficiencyCommunication Skills

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

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)

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) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) is required

All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R)

Candidates must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09), directly related to the position being filled

Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes

Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures

Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment

Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Yes

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).

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).