Diag Rad Tech (Compt Tom)

This position is assigned to the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Service at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA. Employees at this level are fully functional as a DRT and are able to carry out their assigned tasks independently without any supervision. Working knowledge of the PACS system, VISTA, and CPRS computer programs. Ensures images are transmitted successfully. Will maintain ARRT licensure requirements. Meets all VA standards for continuing education.

Duties include but are not limited to: Performs computerized tomography and invasive procedures seeking directions from higher graded technologists and radiologists/residents as needed. Performs portable and general radiography. Properly labels, secures, and administers radiographic contrast orally, intravenously, or by enema under the supervision of a physician. Properly labels all medications on and off the sterile field during procedures. Performs basic patient physical examination and review of appropriate laboratory data and tailors the examination and image acquisition on a case-by-case basis. The Technologist assists the physician in monitoring the patient's physical condition, including vital signs, and assists in monitoring patients receiving conscious sedation. Receives patient, explains methods of procedure, positions patient and makes exposures necessary for the requested examination. Evaluate scans while in progress and notifies the radiologist or referring physician of significant CT scans/angiography studies requiring their immediate attention and visualization while patient is undergoing examination. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Performs clinical analysis of data recorded by he computer and performs image capture, retrieval, and archiving functions. Confers with radiologists to determine requirements of non-standard exams. Communicates with the customers in a manner which effectively projects a positive, cooperative image of the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Service and treat our customers with courtesy, dignity, and respect. Work Schedule: This Position supports 24/7 operations throughout the calendar year. Candidate may be subject to overtime work, shift work, and/or work on rotating shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Subject to call back outside tour of duty. Specific tour of duty will be discussed in the interview. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Computerized Tomography GS-0647-09 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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. 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.