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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 63 days ago
On-site North Little Rock, AR $78K – $101K Apply by Jul 24, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The position is that of a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) providing support and services in Diagnostic Radiology to both inpatients and outpatients with in the Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System under the direction of a physician. Operates radiology equipment independently, both mobile and fixed, and assists the radiologist and other providers in fluoroscopic procedures as part of the diagnostic plan for patients.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) include, but are not limited to: Impatient Equipment and Procedures: Performs a wide variety of general diagnostic radiographic examinations utilizing multiple types of radiographic equipment.
- →Operates digital radiography (DR), computed radiography (CR), and conventional radiography equipment with accuracy in producing optimal imaging examinations.
- →Calibrates and adjusts technical factors to optimize image quality.
- →Responsible for diagnostic quality of images produced.
- →Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to imaging.
- →Determines and applies proper positioning for anatomic region of interest and information desired, according to established guidelines.
- →Dedicates at least 25% of time in hospital facility performing advanced radiographic procedures.
- →Performs basic troubleshooting and adjustments to assess imaging equipment operations.
- →Reports equipment problems to supervisor and confers with biomedical engineering as requested.
- →Provides patient education about procedures, give directions, and answering questions, if any.
- →Performs screening process for the safe application of contrast administration, obtaining informed consent as criteria mandates.
- →Obtains applicable lab value prior to contrast administration.
- →Demonstrates an understanding of the side effects and adverse reactions associated with contrast administration.
- →Monitors patients' physiologic changes during procedures and keeps radiologists informed.
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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Job ID: 920d6438-99af-4a7c-9fce-ea28bc347688
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