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Diagnostic Radiologist Technologist (DRT/CT)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 15 days ago
On-site Columbus, GA $62K – $81K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ Healthcare
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The incumbent serves as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. The technologist will function in assigned modalities based on competency assessment and duties assigned based on the needs of the agency.
What You'll Do
- →Continuation from Hiring Paths Clarification Text: In accordance with Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) Bulletin, Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages dated 10/01/2024, Veteran's Preference will not be applied to this occupation.
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Incumbent must possess specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction system.
- →Exams may include Drainages, Biopsies, and Peripheral Vascular Examinations.
- →Incumbent will assist in the Radiology Department performing all aspects of routine radiology procedures.
- →This includes use of Digital Readers (DR), proper techniques, positioning knowledge, radiation safety, orthopedic exams, and other related procedures as needed.
- →May include fluoroscopy on an as needed basis.
- →Ensures CT scan radiation doses are documented in PACS and/or on in the procedure for Radiologist to dictate in the patient's report.
- →Performs quality control/assurance checks on completed CT scans to ensure optimally diagnostic images are referred for radiologists' interpretation.
- →Monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and emergency measures to include AED.
- →Properly identify patient images.
- →Schedules patients for examinations.
- →Performs Intravenous injections of contrast materials.
- →Practices radiation safety.
- →Receives and interprets requests or instructions for general or complex 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.
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