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Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Durham, NC $92K – $119K Apply by Oct 7, 2026 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist ISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technician performs independent technical work in support of diagnostic radiology and other areas of the department This position reports directly to the Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, under the guidance of the Chief Technologist, and Radiology Service Chief. The Lead Tech provides technical training and assistance to other personnel and direct support to the Supervisory Diagnostic Tech.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties: Performs a variety of diagnostic radiographic examinations: Receives patients, explains procedures, positions patients, adjusts equipment, and makes necessary exposures.
- →Ensures proper identification and documentation of images.
- →Maintains effective control of the radiology area: Coordinates, plans, organizes, and expedites workflow patterns within the department Schedules patients and maintains logs for statistical management Quality Assurance: Performs and documents QA procedures as required by ACR, FDA, and VA to maintain accreditation and pass inspections.
- →Troubleshoots equipment and coordinates repairs.
- →Assists radiologists in special procedures: Supports interventional exams, maintains sterile technique, and assists with biopsies, aspirations, and other specialized imaging.
- →Leadership Duties: Provides technical training and guidance to staff, oversees workflow, and mentor's junior technologists.
- →Coordinates assignments and ensures high-quality diagnostic results.
- →Monitors unexpected findings: Identifies, documents, and ensures follow-up for unexpected imaging findings across the department, in accordance with departmental protocol.
- →Compliance and Documentation: Maintains records of patients, procedures, QA, and equipment maintenance.
- →Ensures credentials for all staff are accurate and up to date.
- →Patient Care: Explains exams to patients, monitors vital signs, recognizes allergic reactions, and initiates emergency response as needed.
- →Ensures age-specific care and proper radiation protection.
- →Equipment Management: Monitors equipment functionality, initiates maintenance requests, and ensures availability of supplies.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st Shift Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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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