USAJOBS · 13 hours ago
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist CT/AT
Mather AFB, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$113K/yr - $147K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist CT/AT to work with the radiologist as part of the radiographic team. The role involves conducting routine X-ray exams, ensuring equipment quality, and participating in quality assurance activities to provide safe patient care.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducts routine X-ray exams of the head, body, and limbs to help diagnose injuries or illnesses. Also performs bedside and operating room X-rays for patients who cannot be moved, supporting surgeons and medical staff
Checks equipment for proper operation and follows guidelines to ensure quality
Edits and improves images before sending them digitally to reading stations, and transmits images via the PACS system
Creates reports on department activities for quality checks, following established evaluation methods
Trains staff on how to use new or existing equipment, developing procedures and protocols
Acts as a liaison for patient, doctor, and staff questions or requests about appointments, procedures, and policies
Handles safety precautions carefully when dealing with radiation, and reports major issues immediately
Receives and inputs radiology requests into computer systems
Manages exams and reports through Vista/CPRS/PACS, sharing results with clinics and doctors
Checks systems for operation and assesses performance based on established guidelines and protocols
Optimizes images before digitally sending them to reading stations for enhanced visualization. Retrieves and transmits images via the PACS system
Maintains effective control of the Radiology area by coordinating, planning, organizing, and executing tasks to streamline workflow within the department
Responsible for creating, implementing, collecting, critiquing, and preparing all written and oral reports of up-to-date data necessary for continuous and/or problem-focused Quality Assurance monitors representing the Radiology departments, utilizing the 10-step Monitor & Evaluation method as required by JCAHO
Stays abreast of technological advances in Radiology and incorporates these advancements into in-service educational programs for nursing and physician staff
Troubleshoot equipment used in diagnostic radiologic procedures and performs minor repairs and adjustments
Exercises extreme caution in handling and safeguarding all radiation-producing equipment. Recognizes and reports major equipment malfunctions promptly to service representatives
Receives and interprets all radiology requests and inputs pertinent radiology information into the computer
Registers, requests, cancels, and edits exams via Vista/CPRS/PACS. Compiles computer-generated x-ray reports and distributes them to appropriate clinics and physicians
Practices radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and self. This is achieved through the appropriate use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls, collimation, and distance management
Prepare contrast materials that are used for various exams
Operate highly technical radiation producing equipment under the direction of Vascular, Cardiology and Radiology providers
Perform cardiac catheterization and angiographic procedures, under sterile conditions
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
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
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
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
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
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). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable
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
English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and7407(d)
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: Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes
Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures
Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment
Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies
Preferred
3 years of experience
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program
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)
Company
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