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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 days ago
On-site Chillicothe, OH $85K – $110K Apply by Jul 9, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist has responsibility for the coordination and performance of the CT section and works closely with fellow Technologists, Radiologists, Clinicians and Administrative staff to assure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of activities, high quality diagnostic/therapeutic exam results, and patient satisfaction. The duties of this position are performed within the Chillicothe VA Radiology Department.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Independently performs all Computerized Tomography and general Radiography protocols with and without the use of contrast materials.
- →Ensures that adequate quantities of CT supplies are available to meet workload demands through a systemized process of ordering, receipt and inventory control.
- →Assists in the coordination of the repair of CT/XR equipment.
- →May serve as the liaison between Radiology and Biomedical Engineering and repair contractors.
- →Recommends equipment improvements, repairs, upgrades, etc.
- →Schedules exams in a manner so as to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases.
- →Adheres to hospital infection control and safety policies/techniques with emphasis on sterile technique; the storage of sterile supplies; the disposal of body fluids and 'sharps'; proper attire; hand washing practices; and continuing education.
- →Thorough knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, genetic changes, and effects of radiation on living organisms.
- →Insures correct machine techniques to minimize such exposures, monitors the safeguards, and recognizes when changes of equipment or procedures might result in increased exposure.
- →Ability to recommend alternative methods to prevent such exposures.
- →Identifies patients and any associated health information.
- →Explain exams to patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
- →Administering patient's records, entering progress notes and general record keeping; is familiar with basic first aid and CPR techniques and methods for handling disturbed psychiatric patients.
- →Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.
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