Job Summary

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.

Job Description

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. Please make sure your Resume or CV contain the specific date ranges and include full time or part time. Please elaborate on your job duties. HR will need to know what you do at your current job in order to qualify applicants for the position and grade levels. Failure to do so may result in qualifying to a lower grade or not at all. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:- Citizenship: Must be a Citizen of the United States.- English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) , and 7407(d). CERTIFICATION: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification indicates that the technologist has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. (COPY OF CERTIFICATION REQUIRED) EDUCATION: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) GS-5 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Experience or Education - None beyond the basic requirements. GS-6 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Experience or Education - At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) OR the successful completion of a 4-year baccalaureate degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1. Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure. 2. Knowledge of anatomy and positioning. 3. Knowledge of all patient safety procedures. 4. Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment. 5. Ability to learn basic computer functions. GS-7 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Experience or Education - At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-6) that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level OR the successful completion of 1 full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging. Education may relate to the duties of a specific position or to the occupation, but must be appropriate for the position being filled. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1. Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image, including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system. 2. Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study. 3. Knowledge of radiation protection standards, minimum radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employing lead shielding when performing standard or fluoroscopic procedures. 4. Knowledge of the function of computed radiography, Phosphor cassettes and CR readers. 5. Knowledge of PACS, and basic computer skills. GS-8 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Experience - At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7) that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1. Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines. 2. Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed. 3. Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis, and laboratory results. 4. Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed. 5. Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and volunteers. 6. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest. References: VA Qualification Standards found at: https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is 8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 5 to 8. Physical Requirements: The employee works and functions in the medical center in a safe manner, including infection control and the correct operation of equipment. Frequent walking, bending, stooping, pushing and lifting.