The incumbent will perform a wide variety of diagnostic radiographic examinations. The incumbent will operate all radiographic equipment including general diagnostic, portable, fluoroscopic and PACS related equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients in the Imaging Service.
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/Interprets/Performs Exam Requests: Receives written requests or instructions for procedures. Understands and carries out the requests made by physicians or seeks assistance from the supervisor or lead tech when an uncommon, unique or new procedure is required Performs relevant clerical duties as they relate to patient care within the section.
Performs all routine and specialized radiographic examinations of head, spine, trunk, GI track, urological system and extremities for diagnosis of illness or injury. Patient Care: Establishes patient trust and cooperation through imaging procedures by clearly explaining each step and addressing any questions or concerns. Ensures patient comfort and safety, while protecting patient privacy and modesty through procedures.
Provides detailed explanations and expert positioning for complex or challenging procedures. Operates Radiology Equipment: Operates fluoroscopic and digital radiography (DR) equipment, portable X-Ray machines in a variety of clinical settings, including the inpatient units, Emergency Department, and Operating Rooms. Performs procedures using portable X-Ray, C-Arm Fluoroscopy, and O-arm imaging systems to meet diagnostic needs across the facility.
Ensures all practices comply with the standards and regulations established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART), state and national directives. Radiation Safety Practices - Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Analyzes the patient needs, determines and selects the technical factors for optimistic diagnostic quality, sets the controls and operates the equipment.
Sets the controls and operate equipment ensuring that the portion of the specified body received the correct calculated exposure necessary for high quality images. Departmental Maintenance - Maintains supplies needed to perform all examinations in the assigned room or area. Cleans and Sterilizes equipment and the area after each use and in preparation of the next procedure to be performed.
Clerical Duties - Captures digital radiographic (DR) imagines, applies appropriate imaging algorithms, adjusts for quality or formatting, and verifies patient information before transmitting them to the picture archive system (PACS). Register patients for examinations and updates status as necessary. Performs relevant clerical duties as they are relate to patient care within the section. Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 12:00am (midnight) to 8:00am; every other weekend 12:00am (midnight) to 8:00am 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/.
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 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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