Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiography)

Summary

The Interventional Radiologic Technologist (IR) at the GS-9 level serves in an advanced developmental capacity beyond the DRT full performance level. The incumbent performs in the role of a multimodality technologist with a substantially full range of duties in Interventional Procedures, Vascular-Interventional procedures, general radiology, and Interventional CT procedures.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The DRT (IR) primary responsibility is to perform radiographic duties in the Interventional Radiology (IR) specialty modality and interventional procedures in CT. This specialty requires knowledge of Vascular, organ human anatomy and its application in Angiographic, Robotic 3d angiography, inclusive of 3-D CT based reconstruction rotational angiograms, including drainages, biopsies, hybrid scrub support duties and peripheral vascular examinations. The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination requests accurately; to understand the functioning and inter-relationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques that will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or Image manipulation, reconstruction for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of particular interest to the physician. At this level, the incumbent performs all the advanced IR procedures including complex patient examinations with little physician supervision. Duties Include: The technologist performs scrub and catheter manipulation assistance for catheter access to attain purchase of selected vessel for contrast exams. In addition to performing Interventional Radiology procedures, the incumbent will perform general radiologic technology (R) procedures and IR CT examinations under the direction of radiologist, other medical officers. The incumbent may be called upon to assist in performing procedures in other specialty modalities. The purpose of these examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis, therapy and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body. They prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations. The incumbent must be knowledgeable in Digital Radiography, Power Injection systems, and Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS). Other duties include triaging exams to ensure maximum usage of equipment and ensures ability to accommodate emergencies exams, practices radiation safety, maintains files and records, properly identifies patient images, must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders; reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient. The incumbent ensures sterility of the working area, patient prep area, catheter, and instruments. The IR technologist provides intact sterile supplies stocking and inventory control for the section. The incumbent confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams. Determines technical factors, positioning, PSI in relation to contract injection rate. The DRT (IR) advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results and notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention. The technologist supervises and maintains specific ARRT requirements and creates a student performance plan for board eligible technologists to attain advance registry [CI] [VI] for the ARRT boards. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm, with rotational on call coverage for after hours, weekends, and holidays 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). 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 14088F

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 examination. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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/.