Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Interventional Radiology

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and clinics are looking for an energetic Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRT) with our Nursing Specialty unit. The DRT is responsible o demonstrate full functionality and independence in performing a range of tasks, including special and complex radiographic procedures. Additionally, the ORT is expected to assume a leadership role as necessary to facilitate procedure flow within the designated work area.

Duties listed but are not limited to: The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing complex systems. Other duties may be assigned. The DRT is required to demonstrate full functionality and independence in performing a rage of tasks, including special and complex radiographic procedures Provides a full range of interventional radiologic treatment procedures, has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within interventional radiology, and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor Ensures adequate quantities of Angio/"specials" supplies are available to meet workload demands through a systemized process of ordering Receipt and inventory control Assures that angiography procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies at all times with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies Assists in determining costs for specific exams, and projecting costs for budgetary purposes Coordinates new product evaluation Recommends methods and products to reduce costs and/or increase quality. DRT expected to assume a leadership role as necessary to facilitate procedures flow within the designated work area. Participation in an equitable on-call rotation and responsible for assisting in the organization and procurement of essential supplies as the need arises Knowledge and ability to recognize unusual images to determine proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest. Monitors the patient's physiology during the procedure and keeps the Radiologist informed. An interventional radiology technologist must understand the basic subspecialty of diagnostic radiology (IR) that encompasses the diagnosis of all abnormalities and anomalies of the arteries, veins, and lymphatics. The technologist must understand that IR includes all vascular and nonvascular imaging-directed interventional procedures. This subspecialty includes all modalities and techniques used in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Assists with the performance of a wide variety of technical procedures including, but not limited to, aortogram runoffs, arches, carotids, extremities, and cerebrals. These exams will require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Serves as resource person, assists work schedule, interdepartmental committee lead, assists with policy, protocol, and QA program development, and ensures proper safety protocols are followed. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. This includes the registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system. Properly identifies patient images. This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self. This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls, and collimation. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 07:00 AM to 03:30 PM, On call hour requirements Pay: 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 #: 70367F

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.