This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Interventional Radiography (IR), position is assigned to the Fredericksburg, Virginia, Radiology Service; Interventional Radiology section. The DRT (IR) employee at this level is fully functional as an Advanced DRT and can carry out the assigned tasks independently.
Assists the angiography practitioner in conducting highly specialized/complex and invasive diagnostic and therapeutic angiography and interventional radiology procedures.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes. Equipment may include, but is not limited to: fluoroscopy, conventional plain film radiography, tomography, portable radiography, digital radiography, and computed radiography.
Performs all aspects of IR imaging to include: upper and lower extremity, visceral, pulmonary, and carotid/cerebral arteriography and venography; angioplasty; stent and IVC filter insertion; central and peripheral venous access device insertion; mechanical and pharmacological thrombolysis; thrombectomies; biliary and urinary drainage procedures; percutaneous and trans vascular biopsies; percutaneous drainages; facet and joint injections including arthrography; myelography; and embolization and hemostasis procedures; procedures involving radiopharmaceuticals.
New interventional procedures may be added to the procedure list. Performs exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques. This requires proper preparation of sterile trays, proper labeling of medications dispensed to sterile trays, knowledge of supplies and specific locations, and assuring measures have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient and equipment Responsible for training, assisting, and coordinating the work of one or more lower- graded technologists.
Technologist is competent and educated in all service policies pertaining to the technologist and their assigned work section. Maintains knowledge of all department and IR section policies, acknowledging the receipt and understanding of these policies through communication with their direct supervisor Technologist receives and interprets all radiology requests for accuracy, appropriateness; and date desired and maintains a thorough knowledge of the ordering process in CPRS.
Thoroughly reviews the IR orders screening information for accuracy, noting and researching all questionable information before contacting the patient or performing the exam. Inputs pertinent information into the designated computer systems and has the knowledge to register, complete, cancel, and edit exams.
Use independent judgment and possesses the ability to vary exams or treatment procedures as needed to compensate for the patient's individual medical conditions and body habitus. Performs and completes imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, pre op, urgent, and routine exams. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday- Friday 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
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Pauline.Stewart@va.gov · (919) 354-9296 X129296
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $93453 – $121496/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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