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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Multi-Modality
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Fredericksburg, VA $103K – $134K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The DRT will have full knowledge of equipment and protocols/procedures in General Diagnostic X-Ray, and the two additional specialty sections of Radiology, and may be asked to perform duties in all sections dependent on departmental needs. Each area of duties will typically be performed no more than 25% of the time. The DRT Multi-Modality Technologists will maintain ARRT certification in Radiography (R), and specialty areas.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to the following: Routine examinations, portables, fluoroscopy, and the operating room.
- →All radiology images must be of acceptable diagnostic quality, as determined by the interpreting Radiologist.
- →Each film/image should stand on its own.
- →ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles will be followed during all examinations to ensure the Veteran receives the lowest necessary radiation dose.
- →This includes but is not limited to proper collimation, centering, parameter selection, and shielding.
- →The technologist properly identifies images with patients full name and social security number.
- →Properly mark radiographs/images: right or left markers so as not to obscure anatomic detail, technologists number or initials, date and time completed, and indicating supine/erect/decubitus view.
- →Case number must be present on all films/images.
- →Film badge must be worn when on duty and left in the department when off duty or on leave.
- →Change film badge once a month.
- →Adhere to the medical center protective equipment policy for fluoroscopic and other ionizing radiation exposure.
- →Wear lead apron when helping radiologist in fluoroscopy, holding patients, or doing exams involving X-Rays where the technologist cannot be six feet away from the source.
- →Provide radiation shielding for patients whenever possible.
- →Doors to the X-Ray rooms must be kept closed during X-Ray exposure.
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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