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USAJOBS · 5 hours ago

Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-CT

Huntington, West Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$78K/yr - $101K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-CT for the Hershel Woody William VA Medical Center. The role involves performing complex CT examinations and diagnostic radiology studies, ensuring patient care and safety during procedures.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, extremities, neck, 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

Performs 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

Qualification

ARRT CertificationCT ImagingRadiologic TechnologyPatient PositioningRadiation ProtectionPatient EducationCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

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

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

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 (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

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

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 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

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

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)