Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Special Procedures)

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until April 30 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 1 2025 with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

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Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards if any are possible.
• Interview the patient to obtain additional clinical information and if needed will contact the clinician and/or clinic that made the request for clarification and may recommend a more appropriate exam to order.
• Determine what views and technique to use based on this information for maximum diagnostic effectiveness.
• Make an independent decision to take additional views or alter the technique to achieve the goal before the patient leaves the department.
• Use a wide variety of computerized equipment such as the Angiographic and CT equipment Digital Fluoroscopy Computer Acquisition and port-processing workstations PACS viewing stations WEBPACS desk top viewing software and hospital computer systems such as VISTA and CPRS.
• Performs computed tomography of the head neck spine chest and body with and without the use of contrast materials including CT guided biopsy studies of muscular skeletal system neuro systems lung liver kidney and other soft tissue sampling abscess drainages microwave or cryoablation studies requiring localization of catheter placement cardiac biopsy interventional procedures and peripheral vascular examinations.
• Performs Angiographic exams of the Vascular systems Fluoroscopy guided biopsies of muscular skeletal system lung liver kidney and other soft tissue sampling Drain placements and other Interventional procedures
• The technologist must be able to work in a surgical type environment where a sterile field must be maintained and will maintain the assigned room with adequate levels of medical and emergency supplies needed for optimal patient care and efficiency and maintain cleanliness
• Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients staff and self. This is achieved using lead aprons lead gloves lead shields lead-lined wall and collimation.
• Trains rotating X-ray and computerized tomography students and new technologists in CT and Angio/Interventional sections. Trains new staff and volunteers working within the CT and Angio/Interventional sections of Radiology. Communicates effectively with medical support assistants regarding patient care and scheduling for CT section and for studies scheduled for Angio/Interventional not covered by nursing.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification 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).
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 2-year trial period) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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 probationary period ( trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education.
• Certification: Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Radiography (ARRT)(R) and an advanced ARRT certification in computed tomography (CT).

• Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to this position performing procedures related to CT/IR as well as general diagnostic procedures.
• In addition to the experience above you must also demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities (must be demonstrated in resume):