Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Description

Provides patient-centered care services in diagnostic radiology while following ethical standards and focusing on safety, effectiveness, and cost. Performs radiographic examinations (skull, torso, extremities), assists with more complex contrast/vascular procedures, and provides bedside and operating-room diagnostic x-rays using portable x-ray and mobile fluoroscopic units. Responsible for image quality and quantity, minimizing patient dosage, and maintaining radiation safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Explain exams to patients in understandable terms, including potential hazards
• Perform routine diagnostic radiology exams
• Assist with complex procedures (e.g., carotid arteriography or other venous/arterial contrast studies)
• Provide diagnostic x-rays at bedside and in operating rooms using portable x-ray units and mobile fluoroscopic units; may operate fluoroscopy in the cysto suite upon request
• Monitor patients as required; recognize allergic reactions and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary
• Verify patient identity and request match; use left/right markers
• Maintain radiology exam records; register/edit patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the work list management portion of the HIS-RIS interface
• Check equipment operation, make minor adjustments, and report malfunctions to supervisors/biomedical engineering
• Practice radiation safety using lead aprons, gloves, shields, lead-lined walls, and collimation; wear film badges to ensure compliance
• Maintain required supplies and ensure sterile supplies/contrast/catheters are adequate and within use-by dates
• Participate in quality assurance activities as directed

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment requirements
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males (born after 12/31/1959)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required for VA Health Care Personnel
• ARRT certification in general radiologic technology, Radiography (R); advanced ARRT certification required for CT/MRI/mammography duties performed independently, as applicable
• Completion of at least 24 months of accredited post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology training (JRCERT or other DOE-recognized accrediting agencies)
• Availability for rotational on-call coverage

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the specific position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for details on the benefits offered.