Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The Diagnostic Imaging Service within the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists for the Hinesville Clinic in Hinesville Georgia and the Brunswick Clinic in Brunswick Georgia. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) in General Radiology within the Ralph H. Johnson VA HealthCare System. The DRT at this level performs routine to complex radiographic examinations using diagnostic imaging equipment such as digital radiographic units, fluoroscopic units, portable equipment, and DEXA (Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry) machines. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs imaging using digital/computerized radiography equipment. Work includes computer manipulation, patient/protocol/parameter selection and releasing images to storage system (VistA and PACS). Knowledge and application of procedures results in accurate and timely processed radiographs. Responsible to the Radiologists and/or supervisor for the quality and quantity of radiographic exams performed. Notifies Radiologists and/or ordering providers of examinations requiring their immediate attention. Practices radiation safety and ALARA principles to reduce exposure to patient, staff, and self. Utilizes lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields as well as proper collimation, technical factor selection and adherence to VHA and facility Radiation Safety policies and directives. Complies with regulations, wears film badges/ring badges, as directed. Screens all child-bearing age patients for pregnancy and documents appropriately. Receives and identifies patients using at least two identifiers. Ensures selection and performance of correct patient, correct exam, correct protocol. Ensures all pertinent anatomy is demonstrated, correct anatomical markers are visible, proper annotations are made, and correct orientation of the image is set prior to transmitting to the PACS. Verifies accurate and timely archiving/completion of imaging on PACS. Registers and cases exam in a timely manner. Immediately notifies PACS administrator for correction of any errors. Explains exams to patients to ensure understanding of expectations and requirements. Performs bone densitometry examinations utilizing DEXA scanner. Determines technical factors, positioning of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of DEXA scanning. Positions the patient and equipment to obtain desired images. Verifies regions of interest (ROI); evaluates quality of measurements for problems due to artifacts, pathology, etc.; recommends additional scanning as necessary; flags values that require physician's attention (low T-score; unreliable results, etc.); and archives results. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Brunswick location 8:00am - 4:30pm, Hinesville location 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) 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 f

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