Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (IR/Vascular/X-ray)

Summary

The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs complex imaging exams, ensures high-quality diagnostic results, supports physicians during specialized procedures, and maintains safe, efficient workflow in the radiology service.

Duties

*This is an open continuous job announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.* Due to staffing shortages in Fiscal Year (FY26), this vacancy announcement is exempt from Veterans Preference. The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs Special Procedures utilizing surgical sterile technique, monitors the patient's condition and needs prior to, during, and after the procedure, administers contrast media as directed by the Radiologist and reports changes in patient condition in a timely manner, performs all examinations/procedures utilizing optimal technical proficiency to obtain an examination, rotates between work assignments on differing types of equipment displaying technical proficiency. The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will perform x-ray exams as needed. Examinations include, but are not limited to: Biopsies: Abdominal/retroperitoneal, adrenal, bone, bone marrow, liver, lung, lymph node, prostate, renal and thyroid; Interventional Procedures: Abscess and biliary drainage, adrenal vein sampling, angioplasty, pulmonary, arterial, venous and visceral angiograms, AV fistula, chest tube placement, hemodialysis catheter implantation, GI bleed embolization, fiducial placement, gastrostomy tube insertion, inferior vena cava filter placement, nephroureteral stent placement, percutaneous nephrostomy tube placement, paracentesis, infusa-port and PICC insertion, removal of foreign body with snare, stenting, thoracentesis, thrombolysis, and trans-arterial chemo embolization; Vascular (IR/OR) Procedures: Aorto-femoral bypass, atherectomy, embolectomy, endarterectomy, endovascular aneurysm repair, vascular runoffs, stenting and thrombolysis. The Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist will also: Operate all Angiography equipment and related Angiography (i.e.: telerad, power injectors, I-stat, etc.) Operate all radiographic and portable units; perform all types of radiographic, tomographic and portable procedures. Works closely with the professional staff involved in radiographic examinations. Must be experienced and perform interventional, vascular, endovascular procedures, intravascular ultrasound, tableside technical support, biplane x-ray angiography. Performs portable radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic x-rays to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology Service due to incapacity or surgical procedures. Responsible to the Radiologists and Vascular Surgeons for the quality and quantity of radiographic images performed ensuring a high level of acceptability of images while minimizing patient dosage and reducing costs. He/she will also scrub, circulate, prepare patients for diagnostic, interventional and vascular procedures, monitor patients during procedures, document accurate procedure data, prepare required reports and ensure accuracy in his/her work. Maintains electronic records and files of exams performed on patients. This includes the maintenance of electronically secured spreadsheets, registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system and ensuring all images and required paperwork is properly filled out and scanned in to the PACS system, in the correct orientation and on the correct patient. Technologist is required to keep abreast of current technical literature and evaluate new procedures and techniques for recommending for consideration changes to the current practices. Technologist will assist in training and orientation of new technologist and/or students in procedures and equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 42030F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Certification- REQUIRED Documentation Submitted. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable. Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent [can operate independently] and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. [In modalities that require advanced certification, to support their continued development, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist. Education. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the 2 equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: GS-10: Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the 11 incumbent at least 25% of the time. DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments:Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. Employees are trained to work in one or more difficult and complex modalities performing procedures related to these modalities as well as performing general diagnostic procedures. At this grade level, any assignment in a single modality must demonstrate significant complexity. Such assignments are unique, perhaps with expert specialization in complex areas of radiologic technology, Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations, and intermediate QM type duties within the program. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes. Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures. Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment. Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies. May qualify based on being covered