Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist -CT

• VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The position of a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography) serves the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, Imaging Department as a multi-disciplined technologist with primary responsibilities for performing a full range of diagnostic radiological procedures. Receives requests from requesting physicians. Schedules patients. Adjusts patient examination priorities as needed to accommodate urgent, emergency, and maximum caseload in CT scanning. Accommodates and adjusts to the examination priorities as established by the concerned supervisor for all other radiological cases. Confers with radiologists to establish imaging goals and clinical requirements for non-standard examinations and assists radiologist with CT interventional procedures. Prepares all necessary ancillary equipment needed for studies such as physiologic monitors, injectors, needles, catheters and guide wires; as well as preparing any necessary setups such as biopsy trays and interventional trays, in conformance with strict sterile techniques. Independently performs standard examinations in all areas of expertise using radiographic study guidelines with radiologist clinical orders or protocols. Serves as a reference person in the educating of technologists, residents, nurses, and other allied health personnel in all areas of radiologic technology/CT expertise. Properly maintains all necessary patient radiographic records including technical factors, CT logbooks, VISTA, Stentor, DHCP, core data, archive material documentation (tape or disc), film identification, and technologist identification. Interprets test results and consults with the physician especially any scans requiring immediate attention or intervention while the examination is in progress or to alert the physician of any condition which could be considered life-threatening to the patient. Assists physicians and other employees in the development and execution of research protocols and maintaining the records as necessary to validate the research or training project or funding grant. Assists and develops training programs for new CT/diagnostic radiographic technologists, physicians in training, and general clinical employees. Monitors patient's condition by observation and reports any unusual condition to physician, nurse, chief technologist, or designee of chief technologist. Assists the physician in obtaining laboratory values needed prior to performing interventional CT procedures, such as PT, PTT, and INR values. Assists and develops training programs for new CT/diagnostic radiographic technologists, physicians in training, and general clinical employees. Assists physician in obtaining informed/written injection consent. Prepares and administers oral or rectal contrast under the supervision of a radiologist. Uses radiation safety devices to properly shield patients within childbearing years, when possible. Uses radiation safety devices, aprons and thyroid shield (optional) when performing procedures in which exposure is possible. Schedules patients for exams, making adjustments to examination priorities as needed to accommodate urgent, emergency, and maximum caseload in CT scanning. Work Schedule: Rotating shifts, weekends, and holiday coverage. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected] , 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 Functional Statement #: 000000

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Requirements

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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. 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.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Professional Certification Transcript The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Other (1) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript