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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Computed Tomography (CT)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-siteKansas City, MO$93K – $121KApply by Jun 3, 2026Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistISTJHealthcare
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The Kansas City VA Medical Center, Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) for the VA Medical Center in Kansas City MO.
What You'll Do
- →As a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, the technologist will be required to perform Computed Tomography (CT) examinations in the Radiology Service at this complex medical center, as well as provide on-call coverage in the modality as necessary.
- →Incumbent should expect to maintain current advanced registry in CT.
- →This vacancy is for a position as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) with the Radiology Service Line of the Kansas City VA Medical Center.
- →As a Certified Diagnostic Radiological Technologist (DRT), it is required to operate a Multi slice and Spiral Computed Tomography Scanner, perform difficult imaging procedures inclusive of Computed Tomography (CT) with 3D reconstructions, and monitor patients during all phases of appropriate examinations.
- →Major Duties include but not limited to: Performs Multi Slice Computed Tomography (CT) Axial and/or 3D Reconstruction Scans to include drainages and biopsies.
- →Prior to scanning acquisition, technologist selects and sets protocols and parameters for each individualized patient's examination(s).
- →Monitors, observes, and assists patient(s) within the CT.
- →Receives patients to include a verbal interview for demographic accuracy and patient education prior to procedure, ensuring the patient's comfort, relaxation, and safety.
- →Adheres to all Radiation Safety guidelines and reports any issues to the appropriate party.
- →Positions the patient within the CT System, monitors patients during all phases of appropriate examination(s), and removes the patient from the respected system(s) upon completion of the data and/or imaging acquisitions.
- →In all sections, administers contrast media and medications under the direction and supervision of the staff radiologist(s).
- →Confers with the radiologist(s) to establish requirements with reference to contrast agents, vital signs, medications, and physiological monitoring to perform the procedure(s).
- →Registers patient and procedure(s) in the KanVista System-Radiology Package, and enter the case number to case edit the patients file and indicate that the procedure has been completed.
- →Maintains imaging files on the patient, clinical analysis, computer data, and technical parameters of each examination to include short and long term archives, film library and Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS).
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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