The Incumbent performs a full range of physiological and radiological duties in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Duties consist of a significant scope, difficulty, and range of variety.
VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually, up to $100,000 in lifetime awards. Participants must sign a three-year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.
Contact VHAV23SLRP@va.gov for more information. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Receives patients, explains the procedure, positions the patient, and makes necessary equipment adjustments. Determines the critical isocenter value necessary for accurate exams. Determines technical factors, positioning, and proper angulation to achieve optimum views of specific vessels and/or lesions.
Makes adjustments to equipment such as frame rates, exposure time, kV, mAs settings, shutter openings, cardiac shielding, magnification factors, and source-intensifier distance. Makes multiple, simultaneous adjustments in the operation of equipment to ensure the best images possible. Performs preventative maintenance and determines when repair is needed.
Applies knowledge of radiation protection standards, radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employs lead shielding when performing standard or fluoroscopic procedures. Applies knowledge of PACS systems, CDROMs, and basic computer skills. Performs proper calibrations on pressure transducers to maintain the accuracy of arterial and venous pressure tracings.
Prepares radiological, ultrasound, and specialized equipment used in angiographic and angioplasty procedures. Recognizes changes in patient's conditions, including emergencies. Takes appropriate action in response to these changes and accurately documents information for inclusion in the patient's plan of care. Maintains records of patients and examinations, digital disc archives, and radiographic film badge exposure records and radiation safety equipment.
Applies knowledge of the hemodynamic recording and event log monitoring system, equipment preparation, and operation such as IVUS, rotablator, and coronary flow reserve equipment. Advises team members and visiting professionals on radiation protection measures; practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self. Keeps current on continuing education and CPR.
Reviews new developments in the field and makes recommendations to supervisor on changes that would improve the operation of the section. Is current on the practices for removal of indwelling arterial and venous sheaths and the achievement of hemostasis post procedure.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm (on call required) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) 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) Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
AMY.BAKNER@VA.GOV · 612-629-7180
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $63084 – $105472/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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