Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Houston, TX · 4 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
This Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) position is assigned to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Diagnostic Imaging.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
- Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable. Advanced certification indicates the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. In modalities that require advanced certification, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on-the-job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.
- Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE). Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards.
- English Language Proficiency