Summary

Performs a wide variety of diagnostic radiography exams under the direction of a physician. Operates all radiographic equipment including general diagnostic and PACS related equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients in the Imaging Service at the Peoria - IL CBOC. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Receives/Interpret Exam Requests- Receives written requests or instructions for procedures
• Interprets the requests or instructions from Radiologists or medical officer
• Receives assignments for a variety of difficult examinations
• Independently interprets and carries out the requests made by physicians
• Receives and instructs on the occasion for very difficult assignments or examinations
• Employee understands and carries out the requests made by physicians or seeks assistance of the supervisor when an uncommon - unique or new procedure is required - or if clarification of the request is needed
• Secures Patients Confidence/ Cooperation - Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures
• Independently explains procedures - positions the patient for optimal results - and cushions and shields patients as appropriate
• Varies the procedure or positions to adjust for patients' medical condition - and body habitus
• Independently explains procedures and positions patients for very difficult procedures
• Administers contrast materials orally - by enema - or in some circumstances - intravenously under the supervision of a Radiologist - or other Physician - or medical officer
• Analyzes the patient's needs - determines and selects the technical factors for optimum diagnostic quality - sets the controls and operates equipment
• Performs quality control procedures as required and maintains an adequate level of supplies and safety equipment
• Operates Radiology Equipment - Operates Direct Radiography (DR) equipment and Computerized Radiography (CR) equipment as well as PACS related equipment
• Independently performs all routine and specialized radiographic examinations of head - spine - trunk - G.I
• track - urological system and extremities for diagnosis of illness or injuries
• Maintains supplies needed to perform all examinations in the assigned room or area
• All other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm - Monday to Friday Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of 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 #: 07764F - 07765F - 07766F - 07767F