Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - CT

Department of Veterans Affairs•Charleston, SC

64d•Onsite

About The Position

This Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (ADRT) Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist position is assigned to Radiology Service within the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System. The ADRT at this level performs routine to complex CT and general diagnostic radiology exams/procedures. Incumbent can carry out the assigned tasks independently. 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. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine to complex CT examinations including but not limited to scans of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities as well as vascular, musculoskeletal, and cardiac imaging.
Performs routine, urgent, emergent or research studies and post-processing of images. Assures images are properly identified with patient demographics and verifies archiving on PACS.
Examinations are performed with or without contrast materials based on imaging requisition and pre-defined protocols. Adheres to contrast policy. As needed, assists with CT-guided interventional procedures including but not limited to biopsies, drains, aspirations, injections.
Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology. Knowledgeable with imaging algorithms, technical factor selection and adjustments and post- processing for each type of scanner.
Receives and identifies patients using two (2) patient identifiers, prepares patients for exams and explains procedures, assists movement of patients to and from exam table, positions the patient, sets up and adjusts all imaging equipment.
Evaluates the nature of critical and emergent procedures and rearranges priorities to accommodate them. Performs venipuncture with proper intravenous catheter selection for contrast administration. Maintains competency with loading, programming, and use of power injectors.
Identifies and initiates treatment for extravasation of IV contrast. Recognizes signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to intravenous contrast and ability to initiate appropriate response.
Maintains yearly competencies including optimization of CT protocols, radiation safety, and Image Wisely training. Participates in training of new employees in the section in accordance with established procedures and practices.
As needed, the technologist will perform a variety of routine diagnostic radiographic procedures, either with stationary or portable x-ray equipment, producing quality images, ensuring proper radiation safety, correct annotation, orientation, markers.
Assures timely/efficient completion of assigned workload. Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to supervisor those that would improve the operation of the section. Maintains and stocks all supplies used in the work area, ensuring applicable products are within expiration date and stored properly.
Reports equipment malfunctions in a timely manner to the supervisor and Biomedical Engineering, and is competent to enter service requests/workorders, as appropriate. Provides high quality images while minimizing patient dose and reducing costs.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of 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 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).

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