Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Full Job Description

Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist The incumbent understands general x-ray, surgery/OR and specialty imaging areas (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Mammography and/or Interventional Radiology), the workflow and methods of image acquisition.

The incumbent provides back up duties of the Imaging PACS Coordinator. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

All requirements must be met by the close date of this announcement, 03/09/2026.

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.

Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the 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).

Credentialing Standards.

Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel.

Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field.

Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).

English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

Grade Determinations: GS-10 Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-9, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

These include: Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures; Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers; Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure; Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography; Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions; Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.

AND Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: i.

Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes. ii.

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.

iii. Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of x-ray, to understand the operation of the equipment. iv.

Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-10.

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Major Duties:

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs Vista Radiology (or future EHRM/RIS systems) and PACS support activities and general ADPAC duties within Imaging Service and coordinates support throughout the VA Central Iowa Healthcare System.

Ensures that all responsibilities are fulfilled in an efficient, timely, and satisfactory manner. Provides images on CD or electronic transfer of images outside the VA for Community Care appointments.

Imports images from outside facilities into VACI PACS for continuing care. Instructs users in proper operation or work around, and initiates and coordinates repair requests with bio-med as needed.

When systems fail to respond to established procedures, consults with technical manuals to arrive at a resolution.

Assists bio-medical technician to investigate system malfunctions to determine the cause.

Contacts vendor representatives to determine the cause of problems that do not respond to available problem-solving techniques.

Monitors equipment controlling environment and executes emergency procedures in case of natural or man-made disasters and security risk situations.

Provides training to radiologists and technologists in proper and efficient use of imaging hardware and software and in use of PACS, VR, Vista and CPRS software.

Provides guidance and training to PACS users outside of radiology.

Coordinates activities with Biomedical personnel assigned to Imaging, Vista Imaging users (or future RIS/HIS systems), and support personnel on computer-related matters to ensure that all issues are adequately addressed, and interface activities are conducted as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Attends local and VISN phone calls related to PACS operations in the absence of the PACS coordinator. Teamwork is required.

Accomplishment of duties and responsibilities depends upon a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and identification with the purposes of the team.

Members of the team associated with this position, but not limited to, are the Imaging Manager, Radiologists, Information Technology (IT) personnel and Bio-Medical personnel.

The paramount focus of the team association is the accomplishment of the Medical Center's mission/patient satisfaction. Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:30PM.

Once dept orientation is completed, on-call rotation for interventional radiology and PACS will be required.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized 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: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.