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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
The incumbent serves as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist for the Imaging Service at the Western New York Healthcare Systems. The technologist will function in assigned modalities based on competency assessment and duties assigned based on the needs of the agency.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist duties include: General Radiologic Technology (R).
- →DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of Lead Technologists and Imaging Manager.
- →The objective of the examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by radiologists to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.
- →They prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with Federal regulations.
- →All DRTs must be knowledgeable in computerized [and digital radiography (CR/DR),] and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS).
- →The technologist properly identifies patient by using full name and full social security number, date of birth and/or hospital name band.
- →Quality and Safety for Imaging: The technologist performs daily inspection of radiographic units to ensure proper mechanical functionality as assigned by leadership.
- →The technologists must be aware of and practice the safety policies and procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.
- →Technologist must report equipment malfunction in a timely manner through the vhabuf 114 equipment email group or nursing supervisor on non- administrative hours if patient care is impacted, so as proper attention is ensured to maintain the integrity of the equipment.
- →The technologist complies with all safety/fire prevention rules/regulations, using protective equipment when required and provided.
- →Promptly reports all accidents and notifies supervisor of unsafe/unhealthful conditions in the workplace.
- →Attends scheduled training sessions and participates in facility or service-level safety promotions as directed by supervisor.
- →Knows fire drill and emergency plans for work area, including location of all emergency fire equipment.
- →Note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform additional tasks as necessitated by the supervisor or designee.
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination or evaluation.
- ✓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 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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