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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Fredericksburg, VA $93K – $121K Apply by Jun 12, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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This position is assigned to the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Service at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Fredericksburg, VA. Employees at this level are fully functional as a DRT and are able to carry out their assigned tasks independently without any supervision.
What You'll Do
- →At the GS-9 level duties include but are not limited to: Incumbent will spend 90% of time in CT and 10% of time in diagnostic general radiology.
- →This level may have varying assignments to include special and complex procedures.
- →Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level.
- →The position is that of a registered diagnostic technologist with skills in CT.
- →Performs Computerized Tomography exams of the head, neck, spine, chest, body, and extremities.
- →These exams are performed with the use of oral and IV contrast materials.
- →The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies of superior quality to bring about proper diagnosis and treatment.
- →Incumbent will also perform general radiology exams and other tasks as assigned.
- →Working knowledge of the PACS system, VISTA, and CPRS computer programs.
- →Ensures images are transmitted successfully.
- →Will maintain ARRT licensure requirements.
- →Meets all VA standards for continuing education.
- →Must possess specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction systems.
- →Exams may include drainages, biopsies, cystograms, colonography, and peripheral vascular examinations.
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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