Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

• Major duties include, but are not limited to: Perform digital and computerized radiography, including quality control of images to ensure proper exposure, positioning, and annotation. Apply CR post-processing techniques such as window/level adjustments, edge enhancement, brightness correction, and annotation updates prior to routing images Practice radiation safety by using protective equipment (lead aprons, gloves, shields, and collimation) and wearing a film badge in compliance with radiation safety policies. Follow all medical center safety procedures and participate in directed quality assurance activities.- Meet radiologist and supervisor standards for quality and quantity of radiographic exams while minimizing patient dosage and controlling costs. Properly identify patient images by verifying patient I.D. bands and confirming two verbal identifiers (name and social security number). Perform bedside and operating room radiographic exams, including diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures for patients unable to be imaged in the department. Assist radiologists, under supervision, with basic fluoroscopic examinations such as Barium Swallow, Upper GI, UGISBF, Air Contrast Barium Enema, and single-contrast enema procedures. Prepare contrast materials under radiologist direction for injectable, oral, and rectal exams, ensuring patient consent is obtained for injected media. Use required supplies such as needles, syringes, renografin, barium, enema bags, and cups for exam preparation. Maintain records and files of patient exams and perform necessary editing and registration in the Radiology Information System (RIS) and HIS/RIS interface. Work closely with experienced DRTs to assist Urologists with Cysto exams in the urology clinic and spinal cord outpatient clinic. Work closely with experienced DRTs to perform Dexa bone density exams, including maintaining exam records and managing patients in the HIS/RIS work list Conduct non-contrast diagnostic exams to support accurate diagnosis and treatment. Maintain inventory of supplies and materials, and notify the lead technologist or supervisor of inventory levels. Assist in the clinical training of students from Augusta Technical College by teaching radiographic techniques, procedures, equipment use, safety hazards, and appropriate precautions. Work Schedule: TBD Retention Incentive: May be Authorized after 90 days in-service as an employee. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPPROGRAMSUPPORT@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:59719F, 59718F, 59717F, 59716F 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 evaluation/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/.