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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and performs quality control procedures on all General Radiology Equipment.
- →Anticipates needs for supplies well in advance for the Radiology department.
- →Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions such as IVP, cystogram, cholangiograms, fistulagrams, and arthrography and for the purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract.
- →(In the case of injected media, a patient consent form must be obtained, when indicated.) These procedures require the use of needles, syringes, renografin, barium, and enema bags.
- →These contrast materials and the radiographer must know their effects and adverse reactions.
- →Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality; therefore, it is essential that a thorough understanding of usage be possessed by those who prepare it.
- →Must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders.
- →Adverse reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment.
- →These exams are performed during mandatory rotations through Iowa City Medical Center Radiology Department.
- →Follows protocols and procedures for radiology and trains other technologist in these protocols and procedures as well as operation of equipment.
- →Troubleshoots equipment used in diagnostic radiologic procedures and is able to make minor repairs and/or adjustments.
- →Exercises extreme caution in the handling and safeguarding of all radiation producing equipment.
- →Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner to service representative.
- →Responsible for explaining exams to competent patients in terms the patient will comprehend as well as understanding potential hazards that may occur as a result of the exam.
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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 2801913c-e000-4a76-bd77-b4ff82e6b3b9
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