Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography

Overview

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography. Join to apply for the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography role at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

$79,440.00/yr - $/yr

This announcement is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) and will remain open until all position(s) are filled for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) Computed Tomography (CT) assigned to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS). This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral - multi-slice CT - inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans - including drainages - biopsies - and peripheral vascular examinations.

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
• 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). 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)
• 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
• Credentialing Standards
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Grandfathering Provision
• All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations:
  Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) - GS-09:
  In addition to the basic requirements for appointment - the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates:
  Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) - directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
• KSAs:
  And the candidate must demonstrate ALL of the following knowledge - skills - and abilities (KSAs) and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*)
• Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
• DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level - clinical instruction - and basic QM type duties within the program
• Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment - the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform at this level
• Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
  * Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
• Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
  * Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
• Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
• Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients
• Preferred Experience:
  
  One year of X-ray and Computed Tomography (CT) experience in Imaging Center/ Hospital setting
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• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9.
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - to stand and walk

• This announcement is an Open Continuous Announcement and will remain open until all position(s) are filled
• The first cut-off will be November 5 - 2025
• VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist:
  Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional, Reports to CT Supervisor - prioritizes exams to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergencies
• Prioritize scheduled patients and accommodate…