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 The Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT & Special Procedures) is assigned to the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, Radiology Service, Springfield, MO Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and serves as the site's lead technologist, providing direct advanced diagnostic imaging in CT and X-Ray, and serving as the primary DRT for Pain Management (special procedures), Lung Cancer Screening exams and other complex procedures.
Duties of the Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) include, but are not limited to: Functions as the primary technologist for pain management imaging procedures at Springfield, working independently and as part of the Pain Management care team providing C-arm fluoroscopic guidance for image-guided pain interventions Provides technical guidance, mentorship, and daily oversight for DRT staff at GS-9 and below at the Springfield, MO CBOC Schedules and monitors work assignments, ensuring adequate coverage across CT/General X-Ray and Pain Management.
Makes daily adjustments as needed based on patient and procedural volume Acts as the primary point of contact for problem resolution involving staff workflow, equipment, protocols, and patient care in the assigned modalities Participates in new employee orientation, on-the-job training, and competency assessments for DRT staff within the CBOC Performs a complete spectrum of CT imaging, including but not limited to: Head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, angiography, and 3D/multiplanar reconstructions as required.
Performs general diagnostic radiology (x-ray) exams as needed, including portable studies when required, and maintains appropriate certification Prepares and administers contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist/physician, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation Performs daily and pre-operational quality control/management checks on all assigned imaging and procedural equipment; coordinates repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance as needed Accurately documents all examinations and procedures in the electronic health record (EHR), PACS, and any other required system Demonstrates independent judgment in the performance and prioritization of all assigned imaging and procedural work, varying or modifying protocols as necessary to accommodate patient status, special needs, or non-routine clinical requests Provides patient education regarding procedures; ensures age/developmentally and culturally appropriate care Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the service) 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 vhafavhrsbu@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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 Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 564-01741-F 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/.
alan.stagg-scalia@va.gov · (228) 229-3031
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $81696 – $106199/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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