Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist for the Imaging Service at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The technologist will function in assigned modalities based on competency assessment and duties assigned based on the needs of the agency.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The staff diagnostic radiologic technologist manages patients for radiological examinations producing diagnostic quality images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. The technologist ensures patients are protected from over-exposure to ionizing radiation. The incumbent relies on pre-established guidelines and instructional sets to perform the function of the job. The diagnostic radiologic technologist receives guidance from more experienced staff members on more complex patient issues and requires direct supervision in any general radiologic technology assignment. The technologist is responsible for the performance and coordination of assigned radiology examinations. These exams are performed with or without the use of contrast enhanced agents. The goal of the DRT is to achieve diagnostic studies to properly evaluate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Exams may be performed outside the Imaging Department, e.g., at the bedside, in the operating room or emergency department. The incumbent may assist senior technologists in more complex and specialized examination procedures. He/she properly identifies the patient and the image. The staff DRT provides exam information/instructions to the patient. The incumbent practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. The staff DRT uses word processing software to execute several office automations functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; inserting and deleting text, formatting documents, and transmitting and receiving e-mail. Uses the Veterans Health Information System and Technology Architecture (VISTA) to access information in the Medical Center Computer System. The technologist is responsible to maintain patient confidentiality and security information when transmitting images to the Picture Archiving and Communicating Systems (PACS). Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:00pm- Midnight with Rotating Weekends & 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 #: 21R56A

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 or 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 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/.