This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Independently performs routine & complex CT examinations of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, extremities, & vascular system, applying working knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Performs complex CT examinations, as assigned & credentialed.
Performs general diagnostic radiologic duties, including general radiography, portable, & fluoroscopicprocedures (e.g., Anesthesia Pain Clinic, operating room & fixed fluoroscopy), within training, credentialing, & scope of practice, when operationally necessary.
Selects, modifies, & applies appropriate protocols based on clinical indication, patient history, laboratory results, prior imaging, body habitus, ability to cooperate, implanted devices, trauma status, & other patient-specific factors. Identifies, evaluates, and resolves technical and clinical problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Uses advanced CT software and post-processing applications to produce clinically useful images & reconstructions.
Reviews the EMR, imaging request, relevant clinical history, prior examinations, laboratory values, allergies, medication profile, & provider notes to obtain information necessary to safely perform the examination. Orders exams in the EMR and reviews screening & contrast-assessment forms for accuracy.
Interviews patients, families, caregivers, & members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to verify patient identity, explain the procedure, obtain relevant history, assess the patient's ability to cooperate, and identify factors that may affect the examination. Provides clear, respectful, trauma-informed communication tailored to the needs of Veterans with sensory impairment, cognitive impairment, anxiety, pain, limited mobility, language barriers.
Assesses patients before, during, & after procedures for clinical changes & potential complications. Champions Safe Patient Handling & Mobility initiatives. Establishes and maintains intravenous access when within scope of practice & local policy. Prepares, administers, & documents the use of contrast materials by intravascular, oral, rectal, & other routes. Uses power injectors safely & monitors injection sites & patients for adverse effects.
Applies radiation-protection & dose-optimization principles, including ALARA practices, scan-range limitation, patient centering, exposure-parameter selection, dose-modulation tools, & shielding, tailoring protocol selection to clinical need; actively participates in dose-reduction & optimization processes.
Monitors CT dose information, identifies circumstances that may result in unnecessary or unusually high radiation exposure, takes corrective action within assigned authority, & communicates concerns.
Performs or documents required daily equipment checks, quality-control procedures, & operational assessments; identifies image-quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, software issues, & safety hazards; initiates troubleshooting within competency; & reports significant issues promptly through appropriate channels. Applies infection-control practices mandated by Medical Center and Radiology Service policy for all procedures. Coordinates care with clinics and departments.
Balances the needs of patients, staff, and the service while performing complex CT scans and procedures. Applies well-developed time-management & organizational skills to prioritize assignments & work within standardized operating procedures to meet deadlines.
Maintains accurate patient, procedure, contrast, dose, image, and examination-status information in VA electronic systems, including VistA/CPRS, VistA Imaging, PACS, RIS, & other assigned applications, verifying that images and associated data are correctly labeled, routed, transmitted, reconciled, & available for interpretation.
Maintains accurate documentation required for quality assurance, quality control, performance improvement, patient safety, contrast administration, radiation-dose monitoring, equipment issues, & adverse-event reporting. Accurately process & review patient studies within complex electronic medical networks, including the VistA, Vista Imaging, RIS, Joint Legacy Viewer ((JLV), iPlan and PACS systems.
Provides technical guidance, orientation, & informal training to students, new employees, lower-graded DRTs, nursing personnel, & other clinical staff regarding CT workflow, patient preparation, safety practices, equipment operation, imaging protocols, & post-processing, as assigned. Work Schedule: Varying shifts days, nights, weekends, holidays, with call rotation. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:56795A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Maybe Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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/.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $80989 – $105291/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
There are 4 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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