Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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$77,785.00/yr - $/yr

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.

• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Citizenship:
  Only U.S. citizens are eligible.
• Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g.
• Certification:
  All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R).
• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently.
• Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination.
• In modalities that require advanced certification, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on‑the‑job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.
• 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 other recognized accrediting agencies.
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
• Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
• Knowledge of patient clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
• Ability to monitor patient physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.
• Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, recognizing unusual images and determining proper positioning.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  This position requires heavy lifting of 45 pounds or more, prolonged standing, repeated bending, stretching, walking, pushing, or pulling with or without assistance.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (lead apron) for periods of time.
• Health examination must be successfully completed prior to assignment and periodically thereafter as required by policy.

• Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for exams requiring injectable solutions such as cystograms, cholangiograms, and other GI tract exams.
• Obtains patient consent for injected media when indicated and manages the use of needles, syringes, isovue, Omnipaque, gastrogrifin, barium, and enema bags.
• Knows side effects of contrast media and adverse reactions.
• Provides immediate attention to adverse reactions to prevent harm to patient and equipment.
• Maintains continuous alertness to patient condition and adverse symptoms.
• Performs exams as part of mandatory rotations through the Columbia VA Healthcare System.
• Coordinates, organizes, and executes workflow to expedite department efficiency.
• Performs all diagnostic procedures and associated administrative duties.
• Validates all images prior to transmission to VistA/VUE Explorer for interpretation by…