Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT/MRI)

Chalmers P.

Wylie VAACC Radiology Service is seeking an Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- CT/MRI.

Employees at this grade are trained to work in one or more complex modalities performing procedures related to these modalities as well as performing general diagnostic procedures for Radiology Service.

Works under the direction of the Chief of Radiology by way of the Radiology Supervisor.

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Functions of Scope of Assigned Duties.

* Receives requests or instructions to independently perform both diagnostic, CT and MRI procedures as well as other collateral duties as assigned.

* Understands and carries out the requests made by physicians or seeks assistance of the supervisor when an uncommon, unique, or new procedure is required.

* Reviews CT and MRI protocols and patient lab results prior to beginning exam.

* Performs point of care testing to determine whether creatinine levels are appropriate for contrast studies.

* Confers with the radiologist to establish requirements of nonstandard examinations and determines technical factors, positioning, number, thickness and cut of scans, etc., to comply with the specified CT exam requested.

* Secures the confidence and cooperation of patients during procedures.

Explains procedures and positions to patients for desired results.

* Determines technical factors, sets controls, and ensures that the portion of the body specified receives the correct calculated exposure.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) 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: 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.

Functional Statement #: 91733A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized