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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, Computed Tomography
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-siteWilmington, DE$91K – $118KApply by Jun 1, 2026Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistISTJHealthcare
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The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs computerized tomography examinations, including tomographic scanning of heads, bodies and special regions utilizing CT equipment; performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures; and performs technical work in support of Diagnostic Radiology under the direct supervision of a physician.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs all routine CT and x-ray examinations.
- →Performs complex CT procedures such as CT angiograms.
- →Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures and emergent CT.
- →The operator will be developing new techniques, defining optimal protocols, devising alternative ways to visualize pathology within the patient.
- →Interaction with physician, physicists, computer programs, and biomed engineers will be normal occurrence of the daily duties of the operator.
- →Receives patients, explains method of procedure, positions patients, selects and sets technical factors for computerized tomography slices, assists radiologist and other physicians in the precise localization and placement to include angle of entry of the needle during invasive examinations such as biopsies, drainages and aspirations.
- →Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate CT records so that easy recall of patient examinations is achieved.
- →Schedules outpatients for CT examinations as needed.
- →Maintains schedule log, procedure log, editing and registering patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- →Maintains supplies required for invasive and non-invasive CT examinations.
- →Makes permanent record of all scans back up write rewritable disk or to VistA PAC's maintaining record of scans in write rewritable disks library.
- →Maintains records on all patients and examinations performed and contrast used to complete exam.
- →Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to Imaging manager those that would improve the operation of the CT department.
- →Unloads scans from computer to Advantage windows workstation, performs reconstruction, and copy CDs for outside facilities and/or physicians.
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 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.
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