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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 62 days ago
On-site Atlanta, GA $91K – $118K Apply by Aug 14, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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This position is assigned to Computed Tomography, Imaging section, Radiology Service at the Atlanta VA Health Care System. The incumbent utilizes knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy & its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, & peripheral vascular examinations. He/she will judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use & emphasize the aspects of interest to the physician.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Performs independently head and body Computerized Axial Tomography (CT) scans using standard and non-standard procedures to include CT Angiography and Cardiac studies.
- →Explains exams to competent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
- →Performs daily calibrations on the Computed Tomography (CT) scanner.
- →Determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans to satisfy requirements of CT scanning.
- →Maintaining the flexibility to rearrange the schedule to accommodate critically ill and emergency patients.
- →Maintains permanent storage of scans on optical disk, can record and retrieve information from this archival system.
- →Maintains and transports all lab work with proper documentation to the lab area.
- →Assist the Radiologist or Supervisor (CT) with developing new protocols and updating previous/outdated protocols to maintain state of the art technology.
- →Performs IV injections using proper sterile techniques.
- →Assists the Radiologists with using sterile operating room procedures i.e.
- →(scrub in) during all invasive procedures.
- →Work Schedule: Saturday - Sunday, 8:00 pm - 8:00 am; Tuesday - Wednesday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs.
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
- →When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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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