Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (ORT), Computed Tomography (CT), position is assigned to the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Imaging Service; Computed Tomography section within the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Computed Tomography Technologist, employee at this level is fully functional as a DRT and can carry out the assigned tasks independently. The team member will have a varying assignment including special and complex Computed Tomography, examinations, and procedures within the Computed Tomography section, with and without the use of contrast materials, 100% of the time. The duties associated with this position include but are not limited to the following: Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes. Technologist works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor and/or Lead Technologist and rotates all responsibilities within the CT section. Works independently on most exams but confers with Radiologists and Section Supervisor and/or Lead Technologist on more difficult problems. Performs all aspects of CT imaging to include Head, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis Extremities, 3D Reconstructions of CT, Multi-Planar Reformats CT and Angiographic studies when requested and/or when part of a standard procedure. Performs all aspects of CT lnterventional Radiography, including Biopsies, RF Ablations, Abscess drainages, cyst aspirations, etc. Performs CT Angiography of the Circle of Willis, Carotids, Abdominal Aortas, Run-Off's, including CT Cardiac Imaging (Cardiac trained technologists only) and CT Myelography utilizing specialized series to visualize the anatomy and pathology necessary for diagnosis. The radiographic goal of CT is to provide high quality axial imaging; generate the best possible images at the minimal radiation dose necessary to the patient. Performs and completes imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, pre-op, urgent and routine exams. Performs other duties assigned. Work Schedule: Saturday/Sunday, 1:30p-midnight, Tuesday and Friday, 1:30p-mid, with rotating holidays and flexibility as needed. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates. EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:20180F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional QUALIFICATIONS REQ

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? This is a general medical and surgical facility, classified as a Level 1A facility. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and limited research. In addition to the main facility in Bay Pines, there are services offered in seven community-based outpatient clinics and one Healthcare Center.