Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

About the role

The VA Eastern Colorado HealthCare System (ECHCS) is complexity level 1a. The Rocky Mountain Regional (RMR) VAMC is one of the largest VA hospitals in the US with 182 beds and includes a 30-bed spinal cord injury-disease treatment center.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks independently
• Operate independently and demonstrate specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty
• Take and pass the designated examination for advanced certification
• Support continued development through on-the-job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist
• Provide care under the supervision of a certified ORT at or above the full performance level
• Perform standard & complex imaging protocols using advanced high cost/high technology
• Perform routine diagnostic radiographic examinations of the head, cervical/thoracic/lumbar spines, chest, abdomen, & extremities
• Ensure proper exams are achieved by distributing exam requisitions according to Radiologist assignment & the level of exam priority
• Explain exams and/or procedures to the patient so the patient comprehends actions taking place
• Troubleshoot problems & report them to their supervisor & the correct authority to fix
• Maintain flexibility & competency in assigned duties with no supervision during non-duty hours
• Maintain required licensure(s) & skill certifications to include ARRT - BLS/CPR - & assigned activities through TMS and/or other training modules mandated through the VHAP

Requirements

• Current & maintained American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
• 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)
• Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure
• Knowledge of anatomy and positioning
• Knowledge of all patient safety procedures
• Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment
• Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image - including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system
• Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards - minimum radiographic exposure techniques - appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area - and employing lead shielding when performing standard radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
• Knowledge of computed radiography - CR readers and Digital Imaging systems
• Knowledge of PACS and basic computer skills
• Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines
• Ability to make adjustments as needed
• Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers
• Ability to determine proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
• Ability to troubleshoot problems & report them to their supervisor & the correct authority to fix
• Ability to maintain flexibility & competency in assigned duties with no supervision during non-duty hours
• Ability to maintain required licensure(s) & skill certifications to include ARRT - BLS/CPR - & assigned activities through TMS and/or other training modules mandated through the VHAP

Qualifications

• 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)
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or the successful completion of one full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging
• One full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging or successful completion of an advanced registry program, with certification, in addition to a 4-year baccalaureate degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging
• Education may relate to the duties of a specific position or to the occupation but must be appropriate for the position being filled
• Experience or Education: None beyond the basic requirements

Skills

• Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure
• Knowledge of anatomy and positioning
• Knowledge of all patient safety procedures
• Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment
• Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image - including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system
• Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards - minimum radiographic exposure techniques - appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area - and employing lead shielding when performing standard radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
• Knowledge of computed radiography - CR readers and Digital Imaging systems
• Knowledge of PACS and basic computer skills
• Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines
• Ability to make adjustments as needed
• Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers
• Ability to determine proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
• Ability to troubleshoot problems & report them to their supervisor & the correct authority to fix
• Ability to maintain flexibility & competency in assigned duties with no supervision during non-duty hours
• Ability to maintain required licensure(s) & skill certifications to include ARRT - BLS/CPR - & assigned activities through TMS and/or other training modules mandated through the VHAP

Benefits

• Competitive salary & regular salary increases
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• 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
• 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
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) & federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Work Schedule: Dayshift-Varied

Pay

Competitive salary & regular salary increases

Schedule

Dayshift-Varied

Benefits

• Competitive salary & regular salary increases
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• 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
• 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
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) & federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Work Schedule: Dayshift-Varied