This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
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.
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
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)
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
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)
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Knowledge - Skills - and abilities
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): i
*Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
ii
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
iii
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
iv
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
v
Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
vi
Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients
Preferred Experience: The applicant must be an ARRT-certified DRT with additional certification in CT
Ideally - they should have at least 3 years of experience
References: VA Handbook 5005/119 2019 PART II APPENDIX G25 Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination
Exceptions: A pre-placement examination is required for any occupation or assignment that requires the operation of a government-owned or -leased motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties
Examinations may also be required for any occupation or assignment that requires a pre-placement examination by virtue of another policy - regulation - or statute.
Duties
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Duties include but are not limited to the following: Determines technical factors - positioning - number and thickness of scans - etc. - to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning
Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results
Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention
Must be able to use commercial PACS to correctly send patient information and images to an outside teleradiology contractor
Be able to correct minor problems as they arise
Prepares contrast materials that are used in CT and other exams
Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and - therefore - it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it
In addition - must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders
Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient
Starts IVs for contrast administration
Completes mandatory training to start IVs for administration of intravenous contrast material
Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients - staff and self
This is achieved by the use of lead aprons - lead gloves - lead shields - lead lined walls and collimation
Film badges are worn by the technologists in compliance with radiation regulations
Performs reconstructions of CT studies when requested or when part of a standard procedure
Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients
This includes registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system
Properly identifies patient images
This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur
The technologist must be certain that the patient I.D
band and the request are identical
Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and social security number
Responsible to explain exams and consent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards - if any - are possible
Continually reviews new developments in the field of and computerized tomography
Is continually on the alert to improve quality of exams utilizing the new technologies available
The purpose of this review is to provide the patients with the best possible scans for diagnostic purposes
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) and Relocation Incentive: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more 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 #: 0647 GS-9 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography) Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.