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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 138 days ago
On-site Vancouver, WA $92K – $120K Apply by May 26, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) of the head, neck spine, chest and body. These exams are performed with and without use of contrast materials. The purpose of these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies so that proper diagnosis and treatment may be effectuated.
What You'll Do
- →General Description: DRT (CT) Advanced Practice The incumbent of this position works in the CT modality and requires specific knowledge in routine diagnostic radiography, including portable radiography, fluoroscopy, and operating room imaging.
- →In addition, this specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in computed tomography, inclusive of post processing applications and including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations.
- →Functions: Prioritizes 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 intervention.
- →Coordinates patient preparation and transportation, if needed, for urgent and routine patients.
- →Confers with radiologists/residents to determine requirements of non-standard exams.
- →Determines technical factors, positioning, number, and thickness of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning.
- →Advises radiologists/residents or referring physicians of examination completion.
- →Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention.
- →Utilizes highly sophisticated equipment such as computerized tomography scanners, pressure injectors, patient monitors, etc. taking education, training, and available resources into account for appropriate usage.
- →Performs all studies presented in the CT Department.
- →This includes but is not limited to routine and specialty neuro, chest, body, musculoskeletal, and CTA imaging as well as interventional/specialty procedures (i.e. biopsies, aspirations, injections, bladder and rectal contrast administration, etc.).
- →Works with the radiologist/resident as a member of the radiology team.
- →Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologists in the performance of exams, to include recommending appropriate contrast materials in order to achieve optimal diagnostic results.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓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.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
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