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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 60 days ago
On-site Augusta, ME $50K – $82K Apply by Aug 7, 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. 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
- →The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position is in the Diagnostic Imaging Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Augusta, ME location.
- →This position is full time at 40 hours per week.
- →The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs all examinations in general radiology from routine to complex.
- →These exams are achieved by using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units, general diagnostic units, as well as potable equipment.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Assists Radiologists during fluoroscopic examinations.
- →Performs fluoroscopic imaging during examinations conducted by other providers.
- →Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and cross sectional anatomy to ensure quality and accuracy of examinations.
- →Knowledge and ability to recognize unusual images to determine proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.
- →Monitors the patient's physiology during the procedure and keeps the Radiologist informed.
- →Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the Radiologist for examinations requiring injectable solutions such as cystogram, arthrography and barium suspensions for the purpose of performing upper and lower exams of the GI tract.
- →Responsible to the Radiologists and supervisor for the quality and quantity of radiographic exams performed to assure a high level of quality of radiographs while minimizing radiation dosage and reducing costs.
- →Advises Radiologists, participating providers or referring physicians of examination results and notifies them of examinations requiring their immediate attention.
- →Be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.
- →Performs imaging using direct radiography and computed radiography with the images processed digitally.
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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