Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-General/CT/Bone Densitometry Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-General/CT/Bone Densitometry
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Details

Posted:

20-Apr-25

Location:

Togus, Maine

Categories:

Allied Health

Internal Number:

813753700
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

• a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval
• award amount (up to $200
• 000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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 that 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
• to support their continued development
• 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)

NOTE:

Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description.]

English Language Proficiency:

DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)

• and 7407(d)
  GS 9

Experience:

At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 8)

• directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
  Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
  DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level
• clinical instruction
• and basic QM type duties within the program
  Duties may include
• but are not limited to: Computed Tomography (CT)
  This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral
• and/or
• multi-slice computer tomography
• inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans
• including drainages
• biopsies
• and peripheral vascular examinations
  The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location
• appearance
• and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination
  to interpret the examination request accurately
  to understand the functioning and interrelationship of the various organs
  to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor
• or on film
• and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of interest to the physician
  General Radiologic Technology (R)
  DRTs perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers
  The objective of the examinations and procedures is to produce radiographic studies that are used in medical diagnosis and interpreted by medical officers to locate injuries•foreign bodies•pathological conditions•or lesions within the body
  They prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations
  All DRTs must be knowledgeable in computerized [and digital radiography (CR/DR)•] and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS)
  Bone Densitometry (BD)
  This non-invasive test measures bone mineral content to diagnose a systemic skeletal disease (osteoporosis) characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural distortion of bone tissue•with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture
  The candidate must demonstrate the experience above as well as the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (•): 1.
• Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
  2
  Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record
• significant others
• and health care providers
  3.
• Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
  4
  Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
  5
  Knowledge of physical assessment
• aseptic techniques
• intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
  6
  Knowledge of pre-procedural
• procedural
• and post-procedural care of patients
  Credentialing Standards
  Public Law 97-35
• the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981
• requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75
• Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel
  Essentially
• they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard

• please visit https://www.

va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Physical Requirements:

Light to Moderate lifting and carrying

• up to 44 lbs
  Limited to 35lbs
  with straight pulling
  pushing
  reaching at and above shoulders
  use of both hands and fingers required
  walking and/or standing (6
• 8hours)
  crawling
  kneeling
  ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously

Physical Environment:

The size and layout of the facility must be adequate to allow for patient comfort

• privacy and special needs as well as fostering appropriate workflow
  This includes areas for imaging exams
• control rooms
• processing
• image interpretation
• patient changing
• recovery/post-procedural care
• waiting
• administration
• storage
• record filing
• medical physics services
• engineering services
• and staff
  Hospital Care setting.
  Duties
  This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist/General/CT/Bone Densitometry position is in the Radiology Services at the Togus Maine VA Medical Center
• located at the Togus location
  This is a full time position at 40 hours a week
  Duties include
• but are not limited to: Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures
  Direct radiography
• computed radiography and digital imaging are used to capture and process images
  Performs DEXA (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorbtiometry) bone density exams of spine
• femur and extremities
  Performs fluoroscopic imaging during examinations conducted by other providers
  Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the Radiologist for examinations requiring injectable solutions such as IVP
• cystogram
• cholangiograms
• and arthrography and barium suspensions
• and CT Contrast
• for the purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract
  Performs all linear and complex motion tomography and is familiar in setting up the machine and setting factors for density control
  Advises Radiologists
• participating providers or referring physicians of examination results and notifies them of examinations requiring their immediate attention
  Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient
• staff and self
  Performs imaging using direct radiography
• computed radiography
• and computed tomography
  Knowledge of procedures results in accurate and properly processed radiographs
  Performs computerized axial tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies
  Schedules patients for examinations
  Maintains records of CT patients examined
• examination performed
• scans taken and type of scans
  Performs bone densitometry examinations utilizing the Hologic DEXA scanner
  Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients
  Trains students in radiographic technique including positioning
• exposure factors
• patient identification
• and environmental factors which result in optimal imaging and meet the needs of the students during their rotation at this facility
  In absence of Lead technologist
• performs daily checks/calibrations on equipment (crash cart
• DR room CR systems
• and CT Scanner Room) to ensure correct function
  Responsible for cleanliness and stocking adequate levels of supplies in all assigned areas
  Assists with other functions such as reception
• registration
• patient preparation
• maintenance of records
• as well as other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

Full time•

Schedule TBD Compressed/Flexible:

Authorized Telework:

Not authorized

Virtual:

This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: F03190 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

EDRP Authorized:

• Authorized
• Contact Jaime Perez Jr Jaime.

Perez3@va.gov EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process
Learn more EDRP

• Assignment code
• 00

Pay:

Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay

• a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay
• higher or unique qualifications
• or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)

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) 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

Notifications:

• This position is in an AFGE Bargaining Unit
• This position is in the Excepted Service
• This position is on a special salary rate
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC’s
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50
• (Notice of Personnel Action)
  The SF-50 must identify the position title
• series
• grade
• step
• tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted)
  In some cases
• more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held
  Award 50’s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted
• Narrative responses to the knowledge
• skills and abilities (KSAs) will be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment
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