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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Loma Linda, CA $68K – $121K Apply by Aug 19, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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This is located within the Loma Linda Imaging Service Line. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers. The objective of the examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until October 22, 2026 .
- →The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 1 April 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month.
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Receives/Interprets Exam Requests -Receives written requests or instructions for procedures.
- →Receives assignments for a variety of difficult examinations.
- →Independently interprets and carries out the requests made by physician.
- →Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures; Independently explains procedures, positions the patient for optimal results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate.
- →Administers contrast materials orally, by enema, or, in some circumstances, intravenously under the supervision of a Radiologist, other Physician, or medical officer.
- →Analyzes the patient needs, determines and selects the technical factors for optimum diagnostic quality, sets the controls and operates equipment.
- →Performs quality control procedures as required and maintains an adequate level of supplies and safety equipment.
- →Operates Direct Radiography (DR) equipment as well as conventional Radiology equipment, portable, fluoroscopic and O.R. equipment.
- →Determines technical factors (i.e., calculates the correct exposure factors of time, distance, kilovoltage, and milliamperage) based on the body part and the individual patient factors.
- →Sets the controls and operates equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified receives the correct calculated exposure necessary for high quality images, but at the lowest possible exposure to the patient.
- →Alters, selects and sets technical factors for very difficult patient situations, and specialized radiographic examinations.
- →Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required, and makes exposures necessary to successfully complete the requested procedures.
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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