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Diagnostic Radiology Technician-Surgical Expansion Pilot (Term-Not to Exceed-2 Years)

El Paso, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$42K/yr - $86K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Technician to join the El Paso VA Health Care System as part of a Surgical Expansion pilot. The role involves performing intraoperative fluoroscopy and portable radiography, contributing to increased surgical capabilities for VA beneficiaries.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Performs digital radiography examinations of head, neck, spine, chest, and body

Receives patients and explains examinations to be performed, ensuring patients are properly attired and prepared before positioning them for requested examination

Always identifies patient images using left and right markers, or any other applicable positioning indicator depending on the examination

Performs fluoroscopic examinations with the use of a C-Arm in an operating room setting, including but not limited to pain, Ortho, Bronchoscopy, neurosurgical and Podiatry procedures

Performs regularly scheduled quality control images and measurements as indicated by radiography equipment vendor

Skill in instructing and training DRTs on newly acquired equipment

Qualification

ARRT certificationDiagnostic radiologic technologyFluoroscopyDigital radiographyPatient safety knowledgeAnatomy knowledgeComputer skillsEnglish proficiency

Required

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

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)

English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest

Preferred

Must have two year's of Operating Room Experience as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Benefits

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)

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)