Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Health Administration-VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System ECHCS Apply Print Share Save

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This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

Summary

The VA Eastern Colorado HealthCare System ECHCS is complexity level 1a. The Rocky Mountain Regional RMR VAMC is one of the largest VA hospitals in the US with 182 beds and includes a 30-bed spinal cord injury-disease treatment center. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist at this level are fully functional & can carry out assigned tasks independently and requires current & maintained American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT certification.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02242026 to 01292027 Salary 60898 to - 108600 per year Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 8 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Aurora CO 1 vacancy Remote job No Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 8 Job family Series 0647 Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBSU-12894307-26-ML Control number 858647600

Summary

The VA Eastern Colorado HealthCare System ECHCS is complexity level 1a. The Rocky Mountain Regional RMR VAMC is one of the largest VA hospitals in the US with 182 beds and includes a 30-bed spinal cord injury-disease treatment center. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist at this level are fully functional & can carry out assigned tasks independently and requires current & maintained American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT certification.

Duties

• Employees at this grade level are to be qualified to provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services.
• The general DRT is expected to perform standard & complex imaging protocols using advanced high cost-high technology not limited to Digital Radiography DR.
• Inumbent must be available to work independently at various tours of duty including weekends holidays & on-call duties as needed.
• The DRT shall perform routine diagnostic radiographic examinations of the head cervical-thoracic-lumbar spines chest abdomen & extremities in the department & possible portable settings.
• Confers with radiologists for determination of non-standard exams determines technical factors positioning & sets the equipment to obtain radiographic images.
• Performs radiographic exams utilizing standard protocols & reading medical history to ensure proper exams are achieved distributes exam requisitions according to Radiologist assignment & the level of exam priority.
• Notifies radiologist of studies requiring their immediate attention such as STAT or Urgent.
• Explains exams and/or procedures to the patient so the patient comprehends actions taking place.
• Ensures all images going into PACS have the correct accession number for radiologist interpretation & providers viewing.
• Registers requests cancels & edits exams through varies computer programs including but not limited to Radiology Information System RIS VISTA VISTA Imaging CPRS.
• Informs patient of all pertinent preparations for his/her exam.
• Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients staff & self by following the principles of ALARAScreens all child-bearing age patients 12-55 years old if they are or think they may be pregnant.
• Ensures film badges are properly worn when performing radiographic examinations.
• Troubleshoots problems & reports them to their supervisor & the correct authority to fix i.e. PACS Administrator Maximo request I.T. requests etc..

Requirements

• Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification-licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
• Basic Requirements
• United States Citizenship
• Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency
• DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402d and 7407d.
• Certification
• All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Radiography ARRT R.
• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography CT magnetic resonance imaging MRI Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination.
• Exception for Non-Certified Entry Level Candidates
• Non-certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT R certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate ORT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405c28.
• Education
• Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration or the equivalent in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology JRCERT or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education DOE.
• Grade Determinations
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technician GS-5 Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements.
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist GS-6 Experience or Education At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or the successful completion of one full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology-imaging.
• Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure.
• Knowledge of anatomy and positioning.
• Knowledge of all patient safety procedures.
• Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment.
• Ability to learn basic computer functions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume C.V. and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religions spiritual community student social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required documents

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Transcript
• Special Note for Applications To complete your application please use the following link httpsvacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites5Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field. Your full resume C.V. may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field. The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s current/former Federal employees etc.
• Cover Letter
• DD-214 Statement of Service
• Disability Letter VA
• Full Resume C.V.
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• SF-15
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
• Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers