Radiology Technician

This offer is contingent upon award:

The Radiology Technician performs highquality diagnostic imaging services for Veterans at a VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Responsibilities include patient preparation positioning radiation safety image acquisition and processing and timely transmission to PACS for interpretation. The role emphasizes ALARA principles patient and staff safety infection prevention equipment quality control outstanding Veteran experience and strict adherence to VA directives and regulatory/accreditation standards.

• Verify patient identity using two identifiers; review orders/indications and obtain pertinent history; perform pregnancy screening as applicable
• Explain procedures in a traumainformed culturally competent manner; obtain informed consent/assent per policy when indicated
• Position patients and operate digital radiographic systems (DR/CR) to obtain diagnostic images of chest extremities spine abdomen and other requested views per protocol.
• Apply immobilization shielding and exposure techniques appropriate to patient size/condition to minimize dose and optimize image quality (ALARA).
• Assess images for positioning anatomy motion artifacts and exposure; repeat images only when clinically necessary and document reasons per policy.
• Prepare and assist patients with limited mobility; practice safe patient handling and fallprevention measures.
• Accurately enter verify and reconcile orders/demographics in the EHR and modality worklist; ensure correct exam side and labeling.
• Transmit images to PACS verify study completeness and communicate critical issues to reading radiologists or providers per escalation policy.
• Document procedures shielding repeat reasons pregnancy screening dose indices (as applicable) and patient instructions using approved templates.
• Perform and document daily/periodic quality control (e.g. detector calibrations phantom checks reject/repeat analysis) and equipment warmups.
• Adhere to radiation protection standards including time/distance/shielding room posting dosimetry badge use and controlled access.
• Maintain readiness for surveys/inspections (e.g. Joint Commission FDA/MQSA if applicable to site modalities VA Environment of Care).
• Follow infection prevention practices (hand hygiene PPE equipment cleaning/disinfection) and report safety events/near misses promptly.
• Coordinate with schedulers and care teams to prioritize STAT/timed exams and reduce cycle time; support sameday access when feasible
• Provide courteous service practice service recovery and assist with wayfinding; communicate exam instructions and postexam guidance.
• Collaborate with remote radiologists and imaging services to ensure timely interpretations and closedloop communication.
• Perform bone density (DXA) scanning per protocol including QC and daily calibration if offered at the site.
• Support limited pointofcare imaging workflows and mobile radiography if available and trained.
• Assist with image release processes consistent with HIPAA/Privacy and VA policy.
• Completes required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties
that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• 12 years of recent general radiography experience (externship may count toward experience).
• Proficiency with digital radiography PACS/RIS dose optimization and safe patient handling.
• Strong technical imaging skills with attention to positioning exposure and image quality; knowledge of anatomy and radiographic pathology appearances.
• Thorough understanding of radiation safety (ALARA) shielding dosimetry and regulatory requirements.
• Clear communication deescalation and customer service skills; teamwork across clinical disciplines.
• Organization and time management to balance walkins STAT exams and scheduled patients.

Education Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program.
• Current ARRT (R) certification and active state licensure/registration in the state where the CBOC is located.
• BLS (AHA) certification.

Experience Preferred:

• Prior VA/DoD CBOC or ambulatory imaging experience.
• DXA certification/experience and familiarity with ACR/Joint Commission standards.
• Experience with QA/QC reject analysis and radiation safety programs; bilingual skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting standing walking climbing bending/stooping kneeling twisting.
• Visual acuity. Minimal hearing loss.
• Push/pull/carry minimum 25 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Obtain medical clearance and maintain current immunizations.
• Eligibility to work in federal healthcare settings; successful background check/public trust suitability.
• Completion of required trainings.

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time