This incumbent's principal responsibilities are to perform Computerized Transaxial scan procedures (CT or CAT scans) exams for the patients and is part of the group of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists at the Minneapolis, MN VA Health Care System.
VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually, up to $100,000 in lifetime awards. Participants must sign a three-year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.
Contact VHAV23SLRP@va.gov for more information.Duties include but are not limited to the following: Examinations include but are not limited to the following: CT examinations of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, extremities, neck, etc. Assist the radiologist in performing interventional procedures under CT guidance and all general imaging exams.
Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to radiographic table Prepare room, equipment and material needed for patient's procedures Prepares oral and injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessary Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications and/or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department.
Performs daily maintenance of head and body phantoms, such as changing water, cleaning and removing air bubbles Administer contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protocols Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel etc The incumbent is responsible for the quality of assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PACS network.
The incumbent will also participate in on-call to provide 24 hour, 7 day a week; some Holidays; will also participate in the departmental in-service program.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm; some on call, some holidays Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
AMY.BAKNER@VA.GOV · 612-629-7180
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $87616 – $113908/yr.
Applications close on 2027-01-25.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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