Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT)

Summary

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) is hiring for several GS-0647-9 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT) positions for the Tulsa location.

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The employee performs computerized axial tomographic scanning using both cerebral and whole-body techniques, both routine and helical computerized tomography technology.

Other duties include, but are not limited to :

• Performs difficult and complex computerized axial tomography of the head, abdomen, spine, chest, neck and other areas of interests determined by the physician.
• Biopsies of the head, neck, chest and abdomen are performed at the direction of the radiologist.
• Receives patients, explains procedures, positions patients and makes exposures necessary for the examination.
• Schedules patients for examinations.
• Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and arranges priorities to accommodate requests.
• Performs computer applications including operation of teletype keyboard input, for the purpose of programming and knowing when to select the various preset programs, e.g., scan, view, transfer, and print.
• Enters specific patient data into a computer via the digital keyboard and retrieves patient information from the computer to complete the statistical input. This would require registering patients into the VA VISTA / CPRS system, technically. dispositioning the procedure and transferring the medical and radiology records to the proper location.
• Confers with the radiologists to ensure radiation doses to the patients from CT exams are maintained at the safest minimum levels, consistent diagnostic quality of images and meet ALARA recommendations.
• Establish requirements of nonstandard examinations and determines technical factors, positioning number and thickness cut of scans, etc. to satisfy the requirements.
• Prepares all CT requisitions to be reviewed by a radiologist for appropriateness prior to scanning a patient.
• Retrieves all necessary documentation such as patient history, lab values, patient notes or any other material needed by the radiologist before protocoling each patient.
• Understands the importance of entering all statistical data into a computer to assure that complete and accurate statistical information is collected per radiation dose policy and budget planning.
• Utilizes quality, control techniques and maintains records for quality control technologist.
• Processes exposed radiographs and prepares film processing chemicals.
• Performs routine cleaning and minor maintenance tasks as required to keep the equipment in optimal condition.
• Monitors the equipment for proper operation, makes minor adjustments on the spot, and reports malfunctions to the supervisor.
• The employee is responsible for (1) protecting that data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and (2) following applicable regulations & instructions regarding access to computerized files, release or access codes, etc., as set out in a computer access agreement which the employee signs.
• Ensure all exams performed will be stored in the current PAC System. Included in the exam imagery will be the image of total radiation doses for the performed exam / exams

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm

Pay : Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid Time Off : 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave : After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy : After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 .

Retirement : Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance : Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Functional Statement # : 51283-A

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Conditions of employment

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 :

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification / licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements :

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations : Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-09

Experience . At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

[Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist]. Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program. Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level.

The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (

Preferred Experience : C-arm experience preferred

References : VA Handbook 5005 / 119, Part II, Appendix G25This position is a GS-9, above full-performance.

Physical Requirements : The work may require long periods of standing, walking and recurrent lifting of patients. Heavy lifting of totally incapacitated patients is done only with the help of other employees or with patient moving equipment. There is some bending, lifting and carrying of moderately heavy items such as cassettes and chemicals. The employee is required to work long periods (several hours) under duress.

Education

Note : Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here : If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit :

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

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