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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Murfreesboro, TN $70K – $90K Apply by Jul 30, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The DRT performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures. These exams are achieved by using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units and general diagnostic units. Direct radiography (DR) and digital imaging are used to capture and process images. The images are then stored digitally in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The purpose of all these exams is to achieve diagnostic studies to bring about proper diagnosis and treatment.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health ProfessionalDuties include but not limited to: Interacts with Veterans, family members, caregivers, providers, and other staff either in person or by phone in the daily duties of the Radiology Department.
- →Assists Radiologist during fluoroscopic examinations.
- →Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self.
- →This is achieved by the use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls and collimation.
- →The technologist assures compliance with radiation regulations for all staff including the wearing of film badges.
- →The technologist must also be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the facility and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.
- →Performs imaging using direct radiography (DR).
- →Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients.
- →Edits and when necessary registers patients in the computerized Radiology Information System (RIS) as well as the work list management portion of the HIS-RIS interface (VISTA).
- →Presents completed examinations for interpretation, entering all pertinent information on records as well as documenting fluoroscopy doses on an electronic log sheet.
- →Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming two approved patient identifiers (such as patient name and full date of birth).
- →Practices infection control according to the Radiology Department policy and facility MCM.
- →Utilizes PPE as necessary.
- →Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credentialing as required.
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.
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