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.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist must be qualified to provide independent services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and or/general radiologic technology services with only occasional oversight or direction for highly complex issues. The incumbent will also provide optimum patient care to the veterans while they are in the care of the technologist. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to: The incumbent will assist the radiologist in the performance of fluoroscopic procedures such as but not limited to GI studies, barium and air contrast enemas, different types of cystography, MSK procedures, LP's, and myelograms. Incumbent will perform procedures of the head, trunk, spine, and extremities for diagnosis of trauma and illness. The incumbent will properly expose radiographs and ensure that automatic and digital processors are working properly. The incumbent is responsible for his/her own quality control as well as lower grade technologists, HPT's, and new technologists in training. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining required records for each patient. This includes registering each patient and procedure and status tracking upon completion of each examination. Incumbent is also responsible for documentation in the patient's chart of any pertinent information, dose and time of fluoroscopic procedures, and any medications injected during a procedure. The incumbent will perform a variety of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures in a mobile capacity. Incumbent will be working with heavy, mobile, highly sophisticated equipment which must be moved during the examination and/or procedure. Sterile field must be maintained at all times. The incumbent will perform a variety of radiographic examinations and must be efficient in their examinations. The incumbent will be versatile in the types of surgeries performed and knowledgeable in what positions and images are expected of them in these situations. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Radiography) will prepare the exam room for each procedure and ensure that all supplies are available, clean, and not expired. This includes sterile supplies, contrast media, other medications, catheters, gloves, and other miscellaneous items possibly needed for the examination or procedure. The incumbent will make any necessary adjustments to the X-ray equipment, will operate all general radiographic equipment appropriately, and will carry out procedures for testing quality assurance. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Radiography) will understand the principles of digital radiography and will apply that knowledge to produce diagnostic quality films. Incumbent will understand the influence of technique, collimation, positioning, AEC selection, and other applicable settings have on image quality. The incumbent teaches/trains clinical students and HPTs to do assigned duties within the Imaging Services. They will instruct them in the routine of helping within department flow, stocking rooms, and other miscellaneous errands pertinent to the department. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Rotating weekends and holidays. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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). 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 62858F 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/.
Jacqueline.Dunn1@va.gov 404-321-6111 X122098
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