Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (IR/Vascular/X-ray)

Summary

The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs complex imaging exams, ensures high-quality diagnostic results, supports physicians during specialized procedures, and maintains safe, efficient workflow in the radiology service.

Duties

• *This is an open continuous job announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.* Due to staffing shortages in Fiscal Year (FY26), this vacancy announcement is exempt from Veterans Preference. The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs Special Procedures utilizing surgical sterile technique, monitors the patient's condition and needs prior to, during, and after the procedure, administers contrast media as directed by the Radiologist and reports changes in patient condition in a timely manner, performs all examinations/procedures utilizing optimal technical proficiency to obtain an examination, rotates between work assignments on differing types of equipment displaying technical proficiency. The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will perform x-ray exams as needed. Examinations include, but are not limited to: Biopsies: Abdominal/retroperitoneal, adrenal, bone, bone marrow, liver, lung, lymph node, prostate, renal and thyroid; Interventional Procedures: Abscess and biliary drainage, adrenal vein sampling, angioplasty, pulmonary, arterial, venous and visceral angiograms, AV fistula, chest tube placement, hemodialysis catheter implantation, GI bleed embolization, fiducial placement, gastrostomy tube insertion, inferior vena cava filter placement, nephroureteral stent placement, percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, paracentesis, infusa-port and PICC insertion, removal of foreign body with snare, stenting, thoracentesis, thrombolysis, and trans-arterial chemo embolization; Vascular (IR/OR) Procedures: Aorto-femoral bypass, atherectomy, embolectomy, endarterectomy, endovascular aneurysm repair, vascular runoffs, stenting and thrombolysis. The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will also: Operate all Angiography equipment and related Angiography (i.e.: telerad, power injectors, I-stat, etc.) Operate all radiographic and portable units; perform all types of radiographic, tomographic and portable procedures. Works closely with the professional staff involved in radiographic examinations. Must be experienced and perform interventional, vascular, endovascular procedures, intravascular ultrasound, tableside technical support, biplane x-ray angiography. Performs portable radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic x-rays to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology Service due to incapacity or surgical procedures. Responsible to the Radiologists and Vascular Surgeons for the quality and quantity of radiographic images performed ensuring a high level of acceptability of images while minimizing patient dosage and reducing costs. He/she will also scrub, circulate, prepare patients for diagnostic, interventional and vascular procedures, monitor patients during procedures, document accurate procedure data, prepare required reports and ensure accuracy in his/her work. Maintains electronic records and files of exams performed on patients. This includes the maintenance of electronically secured spreadsheets, registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system and ensuring all images and required paperwork is properly filled out and scanned in to the PACS system, in the correct orientation and on the correct patient. Technologist is required to keep abreast of current technical literature and evaluate new procedures and techniques for recommending for consideration changes to the current practices. Technologist will assist in training and orientation of new technologist and/or students in procedures and equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 42030F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

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/.