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Diagnostic Radiologic Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Louisville, KY $57K – $102K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This position is in the Radiology Service at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (RRVAMC). Occupant operates as the technologist responsible for the performance and coordination of all diagnostic radiology examinations. These exams are performed with and without the use of contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic radiographic studies so that proper diagnosis and treatment may be effectuated.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties and responsibilities of the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist include, but are not limited to, the following: Employee understands and complies with the laws, regulations, and industry standards which apply to their job functions and performs those functions with the highest standards of business integrity.
- →Performs routine radiographic procedures that may require utilization of contrast materials and sterile techniques including but not limited to general radiography, etc.
- →Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions such as IVP, cystogram, cholangiograms, fistulagrams and arthrography and performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract.
- →In the case of injected media, patient consent must be obtained.
- →Determines technical factors, positioning, etc., to produce a high quality diagnostic image and confers with the radiologists to determine the requirements for non-standard exams that do not conform to established standard protocols.
- →Properly identifies the patient and the image.
- →Uses left, right and other markers when appropriate.
- →This is essential so that mistaken identity does not occur.
- →The technologist must be certain that the patient ID band and the request are identical.
- →Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and social security number.
- →Performs radiographic exams at the bedside and/or in the operating/surgical suites.
- →Responsible for providing quality diagnostic images for the surgeons and/or other professional staff on patients that are unable to receive imaging services within the radiology department due to patient incapacity or surgical requirement.
- →Use of portable x-ray equipment, mobile intensifier units and other equipment may be required to complete the requested procedure(s).
- →Works with the radiologist, surgeon and/or other professional staff as a member of the radiographic team with the responsibility for anticipating technique factor difficulties, preparation of trays, preparation of contrast, supplying of required instruments and equipment (i.e. sterile packs, gloves, syringes, etc.).
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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1614fb66-c883-4c0c-8aea-22f2909f6e6c
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