This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist-General/CT/Bone Densitometry position is in the Diagnostic Imaging Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Augusta, ME location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week. Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures. These exams are achieved by using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units, the chest unit and general diagnostic units.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Direct radiography, computed radiography and digital imaging are used to capture and process images. Performs DEXA (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorbtiometry) bone density exams of spine, femur and extremities. Performs fluoroscopic imaging during examinations conducted by other providers.
Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the Radiologist for examinations requiring injectable solutions such as IVP, cystogram, cholangiograms, and arthrography and barium suspensions, and CT Contrast, for the purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract. Performs all linear and complex motion tomography and is familiar in setting up the machine and setting factors for density control.
Advises Radiologists, participating providers or referring physicians of examination results and notifies them of examinations requiring their immediate attention. Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self. Performs imaging using direct radiography, computed radiography, and computed tomography. Knowledge of procedures results in accurate and properly processed radiographs.
Performs computerized axial tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies. Schedules patients for examinations. Maintains records of CT patients examined, examination performed, scans taken and type of scans. Performs bone densitometry examinations utilizing the Hologic DEXA scanner. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients.
Trains students in radiographic technique including positioning, exposure factors, patient identification, and environmental factors which result in optimal imaging and meet the needs of the students during their rotation at this facility. In absence of Lead technologist, performs daily checks/calibrations on equipment (crash cart, DR room CR systems, and CT Scanner Room) to ensure correct function.
Assists with other functions such as reception, registration, patient preparation, maintenance of records, as well as other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time, variable tours, weekends, holidays, on-call Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F03190 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: - Authorized - Contact Hannah.nielson@va.gov EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process.
Learn more Assignment Code - 43 Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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). Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Notifications: This position is in an AFGE Bargaining Unit. This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is covered by a special salary rate.
Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. No award SF50's will be accepted.
Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
donna.davies@va.gov · (603) 624-4366 X205077
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75563 – $98238/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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