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Advanced Diagnostic Radiological Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 53 days ago
On-site Long Beach, CA $113K – $147K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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This position is located in Radiology/Imaging Services Long Beach, CA. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs a variety of fixed, fluoroscopic, and portable radiographs according to department and DRT quality standards. The technologist will perform examinations the level that was determined according to DRT Quality Standards https://valongbeach.healthclips.com/Playlist/View/PL1888/tibor-rubin-history https://valongbeach.healthclips.com/Playlist/View/PL1564/welcome-to-va-long-beach
What You'll Do
- →Duties Include, but are not limited to: Assists vascular surgeons with minor procedures in the OR by preparing pressure injector syringes with radiographic contrast medium.
- →Radiographers must understand contrast media, their effects, and potential patient reactions.
- →Incorrect use can be life-threatening, so thorough knowledge is essential.
- →Follows hospital infection control and safety protocols, focusing on sterile technique.
- →Assists the surgeon with radiographic equipment in a sterile setting.
- →Skilled in using digital subtraction systems for vascular procedures and NUS equipment.
- →The technologist sets technical controls and operates angiography equipment with attention to patient and radiation safety, taking full responsibility for radiographic factors during vascular procedures.
- →The incumbent collaborates with clinicians and OR staff to ensure quality control, efficient work:flow, high diagnostic accuracy, and patient satisfaction.
- →They apply radiation protection standards, use minimal exposure techniques, and employ lead shielding during standard or fluoroscopic procedures.
- →Technologists check system operation, evaluate performance against guidelines, and regularly assess image quality and equipment function.
- →They resolve image issues when possible or report problems to the area supervisor or Biomed.
- →Maintains knowledge of VHA regulations and multiple accreditations; ensures compliance with HIPAA, the Privacy Act, CMS, and local, state, and federal laws; follows procedures and prepares for inspections or accreditation.
- →Ensure compliance with National Patient Safety Goals by accurately identifying patients for exams or imaging studies, using left and right markers.
- →Confirm patient identity before any procedure with two identifiers, such as last name, VA ID number, last four digits of SSN, date of birth, or hospital ID band.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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).
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