Summary

This position performs technical work in support of diagnostic radiology under the direction of a physician. Operates radiology equipment both mobile and fixed and assists the radiologist in fluoroscopic procedures as part of the diagnostic plan for patients.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Citizenship
• Be a citizen of the United States
• (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)
• 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 (DOE)
• Grade Determinations: GS-08 Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines
• (b) Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed
• (c) Knowledge of patient's clinical record - diagnosis - and laboratory results
• (d) Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed
• (e) Skill in using tact - diplomacy - and courtesy in dealings with the customer base - patients - staff - family - visitors - and volunteers
• (f) Knowledge of anatomy and physiology - and cross-sectional anatomy - recognizing unusual images - and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-08 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - see Duties section for essential job duties of the position
• May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - pulling - and pushing
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Duties

• If you are a current - permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency - you should apply to CBST-12572297-25-JHR Total Reward of an Allied Health Professions Career Brochure The duties of the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist include - but are not limited to: Receive requests or instructions for procedures
• Operate computerized radiography as well as conventional Radiology equipment
• Determines technical factors (i.e. - calculates the correct exposure factors or time - distance - kilovoltage - and milliamperage) - sets controls and operates equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified receives the correct calculated exposure
• Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required and makes exposures necessary for requested procedures
• Schedules patients for examinations
• Perform clerical duties as they relate to patient care within the section
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and area after use
• Performs routine maintenance and recognizes and reports malfunctioning equipment to ensure repair
• Capture computerized radiographs - applies an algorithm - configures the image - and verifies patient information before transmitting them to the picture archive system
• Assures that sterile supplies - local anesthetics
• contrast materials - catheters - and other required equipment are present and laid out
• Set up the X-ray room
• Work Schedule: Various Shifts (Monday-Friday 8a-430p
• Monday-Friday 7:30a-4p
• Tuesday-8a-430p - Wednesday 8a-8:30p & Saturday/Sunday 8p-8a) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay - 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 Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 629-00223-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized