Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Department of Veterans Affairs • Milwaukee, WI

29d • Onsite

About The Position

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans. VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures under the guidance of senior staff members. These exams are achieved by using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units, the chest unit and general diagnostic units. Responsible for explaining exams to competent patients in terms the patient will comprehend as well as understanding potential hazards that may occur as a result of the exam. Receives and interprets radiology requests. Inputs pertinent radiology information into computer. Properly identifies the patient and the images. Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self in compliance to radiation regulations and guidelines of the state. Ability to vary tests or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patient's individual medical conditions and body habitus. Interviews patient obtaining pertinent medical history and precise medication usage as it pertains to the ordered procedure. Explains to competent patients the rationale of procedures and instructions on how to complete the procedure. Performs radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic x-rays to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology Service due to incapacity or surgical procedures. Responsible for cleanliness (to assure that all radiological equipment is clean and sanitary) and stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers. Prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations. All diagnostic Radiologic technologists must be knowledgeable in Computerized Radiography (CR) and Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures under the guidance of senior staff members.
• Responsible for explaining exams to competent patients in terms the patient will comprehend as well as understanding potential hazards that may occur as a result of the exam.
• Receives and interprets radiology requests.
• Inputs pertinent radiology information into computer.
• Properly identifies the patient and the images.
• Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self in compliance to radiation regulations and guidelines of the state.
• Ability to vary tests or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for patient's individual medical conditions and body habitus.
• Interviews patient obtaining pertinent medical history and precise medication usage as it pertains to the ordered procedure.
• Explains to competent patients the rationale of procedures and instructions on how to complete the procedure.
• Performs radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic x-rays to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology Service due to incapacity or surgical procedures.
• Responsible for cleanliness (to assure that all radiological equipment is clean and sanitary) and stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas.
• Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients.
• Perform procedures and examinations in hospitals or clinics under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• All diagnostic Radiologic technologists must be knowledgeable in Computerized Radiography (CR) and Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS).

Benefits

• Pay: 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees