Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 15 days after initial opening date with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st AND 15th of each month - referrals will be contingent on the availability of vacant positions). 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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S Naturalized Citizen to be considered for this position
• Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Language Proficiency: You must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Education: You must have completed a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration or equivalent in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program
• Certification: You must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT)(R)
• Specialized Experience GS-8 position: Have at least one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-7) independently provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services ensuring that the radiographic exams are within acceptable standards - with only occasional oversight or direction for highly complex issues - and performing safe radiation practices in order to reduce exposure to patient
• All diagnostic radiologic technologists must be knowledgeable in Computerized Radiography (CR) and Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS)
• In addition - must have demonstrated all of the following KSAs:1
• Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.2
• Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.3
• Knowledge of patient's clinical record - diagnosis - and laboratory results.4
• Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.5
• Skill in using tact - diplomacy - and courtesy in dealings with the customer base - patients - staff - family - visitors - and volunteers.6
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology - and cross-sectional anatomy - recognizing unusual images - and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
• References: VA Handbook 5005/19 Part II - Appendix G25 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Qualification Standards
• Physical Requirements
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08.

Duties

• Major duties are but not limited to: Performs digital and computerized radiography both mobile and fixed independently assisting less experienced technologists on difficult exams
• Performs quality control of the images - assessing for proper exposure - positioning - and annotation - prior to sending exams to VistARad Assists in clinical training
• Properly identifies patient images Responsible for explaining exams to competent patients in terms the patient will comprehend as well as understand potential hazards that may occur as a result of the exam
• Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients - staff and self
• Responsible for stocking inventory of all supplies and related materials
• Notifies lead technologist of inventory levels
• All DRTs must be knowledgeable in computerized and digital radiography (CR/DR) - and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS)
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm - on call - some holidays and at the need of the service
• Travel Required: Requires travel to both uptown and downtown locations
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Title/Functional Statement #:Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist/PDF00562 - PDF00562 - and PD59719F EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required