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.
The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist provides comprehensive general diagnostic radiology services at Jacksonville VA Clinic 1 under the direction of a physician. Responsibilities include operating both fixed and mobile radiographic equipment, performing a variety of diagnostic imaging examinations, and assisting radiologists during fluoroscopic procedures to support accurate diagnosis and patient care.
The technologist serves as a clinical mentor to radiology students by providing instruction, guidance, and hands-on support throughout all phases of their clinical rotations. Occasional travel to other imaging clinics within the North Florida/South Georgia Diagnostic Imaging Service may be required to perform general radiology duties and support operational needs.
Functions include but are not limited to: Interpret requests or instructions from the radiologist or clinicians and will independently make routine radiographic examinations of head, trunk and extremities for diagnosis of illness or injuries. Operate a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain high quality images.
This includes, but is not limited to, general diagnostic exams, fluoroscopy procedures, portable radiographs, and C-arm procedures in the Operating Room, Pain Clinic and other settings as needed. Determine technical factors and set controls ensuring that portions of the body specified receives the correct calculated exposure. Perform and complete imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, pre-op, urgent and routine exams.
Positively identify each patient by asking for two (2) forms of identification. This includes but is not limited to, full name, full social security number, or date of birth. Assist in the transporting of patients, via wheel chair, stretcher, or with walking assistance when appropriate, to different locations throughout the hospital and medical centers.
Set up and operate a variety of ancillary equipment within the department including but not limited to, oxygen tanks and regulator, vital sign monitors, defibrillators, and suction equipment. Ensure that relationships with management, co-workers, students, patients and others within the organization are consistently courteous, respectful, cooperative in nature, and overall contributes positively to the effective operations of Diagnostic Imaging.
Practice radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Perform clerical, scheduling and file room duties as they relate to patient care within the section as assigned. Maintain supplies and cleanliness in assigned work areas in accordance with infection control and EMS standards. Work Schedule: 9am - 5:30pm Tuesday through Friday and 7:30am -4pm Saturday Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 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.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
thomas.ellis4@va.gov · 713-791-1414 X149983
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $49926 – $88971/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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