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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteIowa City, IA$84K – $110KApply by Sep 30, 2026Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistISTJHealthcare
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Performs computerized tomography of the head, neck spine, chest and body at the Iowa City VA. These exams are performed with and without the use of contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies to bring about proper diagnosis and treatment.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.
- →We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis; applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as long as the vacancy exists.
- →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: Schedules exams in a manner so as to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases.
- →This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient who may need immediate emergency surgery, etc.
- →Confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams.
- →Determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning.
- →Schedules patients for examinations.
- →Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results.
- →Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention.
- →Performs all procedures relative to all general C.T. exams and more complex exams such as CTA (CT Angiograms), coronary, abdominal, and neuro exams.
- →Performs some exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques.
- →This requires preparation of surgical trays, preparation of contrast, supplying of catheters and guide wires, sterile assurance of the patient and equipment that may come in contact with the sterile field with the purpose of assuring that all preventive measures have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient.
- →This is done to minimize hazards associated with invasive procedures and involves the use of sterile packs, gloves, syringes, guide wires, biopsy and drainage needles, catheters, cleanup trays, etc., after exam is completed.
- →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.
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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