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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Pittsburgh, PA $74K – $96K Apply by Jul 6, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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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 The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will support the Medical Imaging Service at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center.
- →The duties of the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist include but are not limited to the following: Prepares oral and rectal contrast for fluoroscopic procedures.
- →Obtains pre-procedure radiographs/images.
- →Assists physicians with fluoroscopic exams.
- →Performs the post-fluoroscopic radiographs/images for procedures, such as routine and air contrast studies of the gastrointestinal system, arthrogram, venograms, myelograms, ERCP and cholangiograms.
- →Performs intraoperative radiographs/images or fluoroscopic procedures in the operating room or GU/CYSTO room utilizing C-arm fluoroscopic equipment, portable radiographic equipment, or fixed radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment.
- →Assists the physician in obtaining laboratory values needed prior to the injection of contrast media, such as BUN and creatinine.
- →Assists physician in obtaining laboratory values needed prior to performing invasive fluoroscopic procedures, such as PT, PTT, and INR values.
- →Performs intraoperative radiographs/images or fluoroscopic procedures in the operating room or GU/CYSTO room utilizing C-arm fluoroscopic equipment, portable radiographic equipment, or fixed radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment.
- →Screens female patients within childbearing age for possible pregnancy.
- →Contacts physician when pregnancy possible.
- →Uses radiation safety devices to properly shield patient during exposure.
- →Properly positions patient for required views of requested procedure.
- →Follows departmental guidelines for procedure protocol.
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.
- ✓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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