Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

Summary

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography - CT) serves at an advanced level. The incumbent performs in the role of a multimodality technologist with a substantially full range of duties in general radiology and computed tomography at the Syracuse, NY VAMC. They must have advanced registry in CT by the ARRT in order to practice in this facility. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT POSITION.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Ability to prioritize and triage all imaging requests in the CT and general radiology section of the Imaging Department. Independently performs general radiology, portable radiology, and O.R. radiology exams. Independently performs advance CT procedures such as Cardiac CT and Angiographic studies. Performs complex radiographic studies with minimal general supervision. Serves as proctor for providing clinical requirements for admission to the CT ARRT boards for new technologists. Supervises and documents requirements need to complete didactic theory, and lab requirement ARRT requirements. Performs all the advanced CT procedures including complex patient examinations with little physician supervision. Performs veno-puncture for venous access for iodinated contrast exams. Assists in performing procedures in other specialty modalities. Prepares and administers contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Performs general X-ray, fluoroscopic studies, pain blocks, DEXA scanning and CT duties as needed. Works multiple modalities simultaneously on off tours and confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams. Determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning. Work Schedule: Intermittent, days and hours to be determined by the needs of the service. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. 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). Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 21R81-A. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Requirements

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.