Diagnostic Radiologic Technician

About the role

This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) - Computed Tomography (CT) - position is assigned to Diagnostic Imaging at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional care 100% of the time within the specialized assignment
• Supports the needs of the facility with flexible assignments including regular and off-tour responsibilities
• Performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative
• Monitors patients for physiologic changes during procedures and keeps the radiologist informed
• Ensures patient safety and performs basic first aid and life support practices
• Coordinates and implements radiation protection standards and techniques
• Positions patients for a wide variety of complex imaging studies (CT, MRI, IR)

Requirements

• Basic Requirements: US Citizenship, English proficiency, certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT), and completion of a full-time training course in diagnostic radiologic technology.
• Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level demonstrating clinical competencies and performing a range of technical procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT.
• Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level performing a range of technical procedures.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure
• Knowledge of anatomy and positioning
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards, including minimum radiographic exposure techniques and beamlimitation to anatomical area
• Ability to adjust image quality in the digital system
• Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure
• Ability to balance patient and staff needs while performing complex scans and procedures
• Ability to implement radiation protection standards and techniques
• Ability to position patients for a wide variety of complex imaging studies (CT, MRI, IR)

Benefits

• Pay ranges from $58,810 to $104,876 per year based on experience and qualifications.

Pay

• Pay ranges from $58,810 to $104,876 per year based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 0700-1530