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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Johnson City, TN $77K – $101K Apply by Jul 6, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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Position is located at the James H. Quillen VAMC, Mountain Home, TN in the Radiology Department. The employee is a fully functional DRT and performs computerized tomography (CT) axial and/or 3-D reconstruction scans utilizing both single and multi slice scanners including drainage and biopsies. Assures supplies, catheters, guide wires, contrast media and other materials are set up and readily available prior to the scan.
What You'll Do
- →Examinations include, but are not limited to, CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, CT angiography, extremities, neck, etc.
- →The incumbent will also assist the radiologist/physician in performing interventional procedures under CT guidance.
- →Reviews each scan for completion Administer contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protocols Check and make minor adjustments to equipment Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.
- →The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PAC's network.
- →The incumbent assists house staff in use of Auto Rad system and can also digitize films/burn CD's for the network and/or transmission to off site locations.
- →The incumbent maintains the cassettes/plates/workstations (i.e.: primary/secondary plate erase, cleanliness of QA stations, etc.) as directed by the manufacturer.
- →Provide education to patients and their families on Imaging procedures.
- →Clerical and file room duties related to patient care.
- →Utilizes separate workstation to reconstruct computerized images (CTA of heart, vessels, etc.).
- →Reports obvious abnormalities to radiologist before patient leaves department.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 60091-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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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