Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration•Battle Creek, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent serves as a staff Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist for Community Care Service and coordinates and/or reviews multiple radiological modalities for consideration of community care outside the Veterans Health Administration. The role performs radiographic procedures using appropriate exposure techniques and technical aids to produce high-quality diagnostic images with minimal retakes. The technologist explains examinations to patients, answers questions, and ensures proper consent. Depending on the procedure or patient’s condition, the technologist may monitor vital signs, recognize urgent medical conditions, and initiate appropriate emergency response, including CPR, artificial respiration, and use of a defibrillator. The position performs examinations using portable and stationary radiographic equipment and prepares contrast materials under a radiologist’s direction for fluoroscopic, radiographic, and gastrointestinal procedures. Administrative work includes maintaining examination records, editing orders, registering patients, managing work lists in the hospital information system, placing consults and referrals, and uploading completed Radiology records to the appropriate electronic health record location. The technologist collaborates with outside Radiology staff to obtain correct examinations, CPT codes, and updated orders. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. The incumbent may be required to be on call outside regular tour-of-duty hours. Telework is not available.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
Completion of a full-time diagnostic radiologic technology training program of at least 24 months, or equivalent, after high school, evidenced by a certificate or associate degree from a qualifying accredited program.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position, demonstrating the required clinical competencies.
Ability to balance patient and staff needs while performing complex scans and procedures.
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from medical records, significant others, and health care providers.
Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate a procedure.
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography.
Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques, and universal precautions.
Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural patient care.
Ability to meet applicable pre-employment screening, background investigation, onboarding, and other stated conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform radiographic procedures using appropriate exposure techniques and technical aids to produce diagnostic-quality images with minimal retakes.
Explain examinations to patients, answer their questions, and ensure proper patient consent.
Monitor patient vital signs when required, recognize medical emergencies, and initiate CPR, artificial respiration, or defibrillator use as appropriate.
Perform examinations using portable and stationary radiographic equipment.
Prepare contrast material under a radiologist’s direction for fluoroscopic, radiographic, and gastrointestinal examinations.
Maintain records and files of patient examinations.
Edit orders, register patients, manage hospital information system work lists, and place consults, referrals, and correct orders as needed.
Upload Radiology records to the appropriate electronic health record location after complete reports are received.
Collaborate with outside Radiology staff to obtain correct examinations, CPT codes, and updated orders.
Coordinate and/or review radiological modalities for consideration of community care outside the Veterans Health Administration.