Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Full Job Description

This Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR) position is assigned to the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology section within the C.W.

Bill Young VA Medical Center. The team member will have a varying assignment including special and complex radiographic procedures within the Interventional Radiology section.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS Citizenship. Must be US Citizen of the United States.

(Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g.) English Language Proficiency.

MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, of VA Handbook 5005. Experience and/or Education Experience.

Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; OR Education.

One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; OR Experience/Education Combination.

Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Certification. None required.

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: In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.GS-06 (Full Performance Level) Specialized Experience.

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) which includes: Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.

Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regard to sterility. Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment. This experience must be demonstrated in detail on applicant's resume.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

While we no longer require essay-style responses to our Knowledge's Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs), you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the (below) competencies which are necessary to perform the work of the position.

Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training; otherwise, we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim.

If selected, you may be required to submit narrative responses then.

These are the KSA's for this position and grade level that must be demonstrated on applicant's resume: Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.

Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures.

Knowledge of sterility principles in regard to instrumentation. Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.

Preferred Experience: Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work.

Knowledge of all areas with sterile processing to include decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization, endoscope reprocessing, sterile storage and distribution.

Knowledge of sterility principles of decontamination and high-level disinfection.

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-06.

Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements for the position require heavy lifting (45 pounds and over).

heavy carrying (45 pounds and over); Use of fingers and both hands; straight pulling (8 hours); pushing (8 hours); walking (8 hours); standing (8 hours); Kneeling (8 hours).

repeated bending (8 hours); both legs required; working outside and inside; excessive heat; excessive humidity; excessive noise, intermittent; constant noise; solvents (degreasing agents).

Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; working around machinery with moving parts; working around moving objects or vehicles; working with hands in water; working closely with others; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4.

Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception and the ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted); operation of transport equipment; working alone; protracted or irregular hours of work; unusual fatigue factors (Repetitive motions).

Major Duties:

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, Interventional Radiology Technologist employee at this level is fully functional as a DRT and is able to carry out assigned tasks independently.

The team member will have a varying assignment including special and complex radiographic procedures within the Interventional Radiology section, with and without the use of contrast materials.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Interventional Radiology exams utilize highly sophisticated x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopy, 3D rotational imaging, bolus chase stepping, mapping of vessels, pressure injectors, and patient monitors, etc.

Technologist works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor and/or IR Radiologists and rotates all responsibilities within the IR section.

Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and physiology including location, appearance, and functioning of the major and minor systems susceptible to radiographic illumination, and knowledge of changes to systems.

This specialty requires the technologist to possess an advanced knowledge of vascular systems and major vessel anatomy.

The technologist prepares contract media ensuring that bubbles have been removed and injector parameters have been set according to the Radiologists request.

Technologist must be familiar with policies and procedures for practicing radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.

Reviews and schedules requested Interventional Radiology exams in a manner, so as to optimize the time of the Interventional Radiology suite while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases.

Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate electronic records.

Thoroughly reviews the IR consult screening information for safety purposes, noting and researching all questionable information prior to contacting the patient.

Performs and completes imaging studies within the established guidelines for stat, pre-op, urgent and routine exams.

Technologist works with IR schedule to assure timely accomplishment of assigned workload, making day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities and additional assignments.

Performs Interventional biopsy/procedures utilizing surgical sterile techniques.

Applies Infection Control practices and procedures for patients and staff, as mandated by Medical Center and Imaging service Infection Control policies.

The relationships with management, co-workers, patients, radiology students and the general public are consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in nature.

Maintains electronic records and files of exams performed on patients. Responsible for minor equipment adjustments, repairs and exercises care in the handling and safeguarding of all equipment.

Maintains competency and thorough knowledge of the processes for Critical, Semi-Critical, and Non-Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) that document the process and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME and follow established procedures for all RME.

Completes mandated required continuing education, as assigned by the Medical Center, including adhering to patient privacy policies and practices (HIPPA/Cyber Security).

Continually reviews new developments in the field of Interventional Radiology. Maintains all required electronic records of exams performed on patients.

Assignment at this level of the position is required to train lower level grade technologists as appropriate and act as consultant. Performs irregular hour emergency procedures on-call.

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm: rotating on call 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: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized