The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) performs advanced general radiology and CT duties at the Syracuse VAMC. The technologist independently conducts routine and complex exams, including portable, cardiac CT, and angiographic studies; prioritizes and triages imaging requests; and resolves unusual or complex patient situations. Advanced ARRT CT certification is required.
The technologist also proctors new staff, supervising and documenting CT coursework, clinical, and other training.
Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Perform CT procedures as the primary responsibility, approximately 80% of the time. Balance patient and staff needs while completing complex scans and procedures. Apply cross-sectional anatomy knowledge to spiral and multislice CT examinations. Perform 3-D reconstruction and other advanced CT imaging procedures. Conduct CT-guided drainages and biopsies. Perform peripheral vascular and cardiac CT examinations.
Interpret imaging requests and determine appropriate examination protocols. Identify anatomical structures and assess their appearance and function on digital images. Evaluate image quality and determine whether scans are diagnostically acceptable. Tailor imaging to highlight areas of clinical interest for the physician. Perform advanced and complex CT examinations with minimal physician supervision.
Establish venous access and perform venipuncture for iodinated contrast examinations. Perform general radiologic procedures approximately 20% of the time under medical direction. Conduct general X-ray, portable, fluoroscopic, pain-block, and DEXA examinations as needed. Assist with procedures in other specialty modalities when required. Prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with applicable regulations.
Operate digital radiography equipment and PACS. Gather relevant patient information from medical records, patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Help schedule examinations to maximize equipment use while accommodating emergency studies. Apply radiation-safety practices, verify patient identity, and ensure images are correctly identified.
Monitor patients, determine CT technical factors and positioning, consult radiologists on nonstandard exams, and promptly report potential contraindications or abnormalities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Weekends, 12:00am-10:00am & additional 10 hour shifts on the weekday. Compressed/Flexible: Compressed, Four - ten hour days. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 21R81-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. 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.
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donald.millender@va.gov · 850-619-2794
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $80145 – $104195/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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