Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (GS-5 to GS-8; full performance level GS-8)
• Work schedule: 12:00am–8:00am Monday–Thursday; every other weekend 12:00am–8:00am

Description

Performs diagnostic radiographic examinations at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare Center, operating general diagnostic, portable, fluoroscopic, and PACS-related equipment. Operates DR and portable imaging technologies, including C-arm fluoroscopy and O-arm imaging systems, across multiple clinical settings. Captures, verifies, and transmits digital radiographic images to PACS while maintaining patient safety and radiation safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives written requests/instructions and performs physician-ordered procedures; seeks guidance for uncommon/unique/new procedures
• Performs routine and specialized radiographic exams (head, spine, trunk, GI track, urological system, extremities)
• Explains imaging steps to build patient trust and cooperation
• Operates fluoroscopic and digital radiography (DR) equipment, including portable X-ray units in inpatient units, Emergency Department, and Operating Rooms
• Performs procedures using portable X-ray, C-arm fluoroscopy, and O-arm imaging systems
• Ensures compliance with ARRT standards and state/national directives
• Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self
• Selects technical factors and operates equipment to achieve optimum diagnostic quality
• Maintains supplies needed for examinations in the assigned room/area
• Captures DR images, applies imaging algorithms, adjusts quality/formatting, verifies patient information, and transmits to PACS
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive federal salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time offer per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service experience
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days for qualifying full-time employees (based on income and eligible children)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options (many may carry into retirement)
• Access to a comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)