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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-siteColumbia, SC$79K – $102KApply by Aug 13, 2026Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistISTJHealthcare
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional DRTs perform at full performance.
- →DRTs at this level must be qualified to independently provide services in specialized areas of Radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services with only oversight or direction for highly complex issues.
- →Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions such as cystograms, cholangiograms 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, isovue, Omnipaque, gastrografin, barium, and enema bags.
- →The radiographer must know the side effects of the contrast media used and the adverse reactions.
- →Improper use or administration of the contrast materials in the risk of patient mortality, therefore, it is essential that a thorough understanding of usage be possessed by those who prepare it.
- →Help to maintain effective control of the Radiology department by coordinating, organizing, and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns within the department.
- →Performs all Diagnostic procedures to include all administrative duties associated with each.
- →Validates all images prior to transmitting them to VistA/VUE Explorer to be interpreted by the professional staff.
- →Keeps abreast of technological advances in the fields of Radiology.
- →Successful completion of all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEU'S) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain an active status with the ARRT Society.
- →Maintain current BLS certification and complete all required TMS courses in a timely manner.
- →Maximize efficiency in the number of exams performed without compromising the quality of patient care.
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.
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