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Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Houston, TX $98K – $128K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Computed Tomography (CT), position is assigned to the Michael E. DeBakey, VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Radiology Service; Computed Tomography section. The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Computed Tomography Technologist, at this level is fully functional and can carry out the assigned tasks independently.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist in the Diagnostic & Therapeutic Care Line include but are not limited to: Technologist meets the requirements set forth in MEDVAMC.
- →BLS Certification is maintained on a bi-annual basis and always complies.
- →Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes.
- →Technologist works under the supervision of the Outpatient Clinic Administrative Officer and /or Lead Technologist and rotates all responsibilities within the CT section.
- →Works independently on most exams but confers with Radiologists and the Lead Technologist on more difficult problems.
- →Work is spot-checked for achievement of objectives.
- →Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology including location, appearance, and functioning of the major and minor systems susceptible to radiographic illumination, and knowledge of changes to systems and organs caused by common medical and surgical diseases.
- →Performs all aspects of CT imaging to include Head, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis Extremities, 3D Reconstructions of CT, Multi-Planar Reformats CT and Angiographic studies when requested and/or when part of a standard procedure.
- →Technologist will work with the radiologist/physician as a member of the surgical /CT team.
- →Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologist/physician and the performance of the exam.
- →Works independently on most exams but confers with Radiologists and Lead Technologist on more difficult problems.
- →Work is spot-checked for achievement of objectives.
- →Technologist is required to maintain competence in Venipuncture and refer to the Radiology Service procedure manual for guidelines in accordance with MEDVAMC Radiology Contrast Material which includes Guidelines for Power Injection of Contrast Media, and CT Section and policy for use of Contrast Media.
- →Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist that are used in CT, to include CT Angiography and other exams.
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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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