Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- General /X Ray

About the role

The Miami VA Healthcare System (Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center) Diagnostic Imaging Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units, digital diagnostic units, portable units, and C-Arm equipment used in the Operating Room.
• Checks system for operation and assesses acceptable performance based on established guidelines.
• Maintains proficiency on reconstruction techniques.
• Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients.
• Performs scheduled Quality Control scans and measurements as indicated by CT or radiography equipment vendors.
• Ensures that images are successfully transmitted to PACS and are available for radiologic interpretation.
• Performs digital radiography examinations of the entire body while ensuring that patients are properly attired and prepared before positioning them for requested examination.
• Performs fluoroscopic examinations including but not limited to barium swallow, esophagram, upper GI, small bowel series, barium enemas, and other related procedures.
• Performs dual-energy axial absorptiometry (DEXA) as ordered by providers for the evaluation of degenerative osteoporotic disease.
• Performs other administrative and imaging duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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).
• Certified in Advanced Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT (R).
• Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level (for a total of 3 years of DRT experience).
• Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.
• Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
• Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
• Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship, English Language Proficiency, Completion of a full-time training course in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT or DOE, Certification in Advanced Radiology by ARRT (R), and completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level.

Skills

• Proficiency in using diagnostic x-ray equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain imaging equipment.
• Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results.
• Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to identify patient images using left and right markers or other applicable positioning indicators.
• Ability to perform fluoroscopic examinations and dual-energy axial absorptiometry (DEXA) as ordered by providers.
• Ability to perform digital radiography examinations of the entire body.
• Ability to perform scheduled Quality Control scans and measurements as indicated by CT or radiography equipment vendors.
• Ability to perform other administrative and imaging duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.
• Paid Time Off: 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.
• 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.
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

Pay

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• Above minimum rate of the grade.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
• Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs.