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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Advanced) - Computed Tomography
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Prescott, AZ $94K – $122K Apply by Dec 4, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The Advanced DRT, CT position is assigned to the Northern Arizona VAMC, Radiology Department; CT services, and independently performs routine to moderately complex radiographic and computed tomography procedures by using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units, direct digital units, general diagnostic units, and computed tomography scanner. Performs computerized tomography of the head, neck, spine, chest, & body. Performs special CT angiographic and interventional examinations.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 4, 2026.
- →The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be September 18, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month.
- →Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations.
- →DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT certification.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to the following: 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.
- →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 but are not limited to CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, extremities, neck, as well as CT Angiographic studies of the head, chest, abdomen and lower extremities.
- →Performs CT Angiography of the Circle of Willis, Carotids, Abdominal Aortas and Run-Offs.
- →The radiographic goal of CT is to provide high quality axial imaging; generate the best possible images at the minimal radiation dose necessary to the patient.
- →Incumbent will work with the radiologist/physician as a member of the Radiology team.
- →Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologist/physician in the performance of the exam.
- →They must continuously be on alert for the patient's condition and maintenance of a sterile field.
- →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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