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VA Connecticut Healthcare System was officially formed in 1995. We serve veterans in Connecticut and southern New England. The West Haven facility is a tertiary care facility classified as a Clinical Referral Level I Facility. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology and a renowned research program. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary, acute, tertiary and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics and extended care. Newington is an ambulatory care center that provides primary and specialty care. In addition to our main campuses, we operate six community-based primary care centers throughout the state.
If you are not a current permanent VA Employee, you should apply under the announcement job announcement #1928902.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Learn more about this agency03/22/2017 to 04/11/2017
$45,681 - $67,869 per year
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3 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Intermittent
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VHA-689-17-EF-1928901-BU
466166100
This position is located in the Diagnostic Imagining Service, Radiology/Diagnostic section at the West Haven campus. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs technical work in support of diagnostic radiology under the direction of a physician. Duties include but are not limited to:
· Operates radiology equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patients.
· Performs as technologist in charge on less demanding shifts or in a detached clinic.
· Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results and cushions and shields patients as appropriate.
· Administers contrast materials orally, by enema or in some circumstances, intravenously under close supervision.
· May administer anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under close control.
· Determines technical factors, sets controls and operates equipment. Performs darkroom duties, and maintains supplies.
· Operates computerized radiography as well as conventional Radiology equipment.
· Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required, and makes exposures necessary for requested procedures.
· Performs procedures such as multiaxial tomography and bone densitometry.
· As a team member with a radiologist, performs procedures such as bronchograms, cholecystograms, cholangiograms, urethrograms, G.I. series, and barium and air contrast barium enemas.
· Sets up the X-ray Room. Assures that sterile supplies, local anesthetics, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment are present and laid out.
· Serves as technologist in charge on less demanding shifts or in a detached clinic.
· Independently makes routine radiographic examinations of head, trunk and extremities for diagnosis of illness or injuries.
· Cleans and sterilizes equipment and area after use.
· Performs advanced darkroom duties and minor maintenance on equipment.
· Captures computerized radiographs, applies an algorithm, configures the image and verifies patient information before transmitting them to the picture archive system.
Work Schedule: Varied shifts to also include weekend and holiday coverage.
Functional Statement Title: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45lbs and over); heavy carrying (45lbs and over); straight pulling (up to 1 hour); pushing (1-2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (up to 3 hours); standing (up to 3 hours); repeated bending (up to 1 hour); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16 inches; hearing aid permitted.
Basic Requirements:
Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)(R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by the certificate or an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements you must meet the grade requirements.
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Experience or Education: None beyond the basic requirements.
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Experience or Education: At least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or the successful completion of a 4-year baccalaureate degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of basic technique standards for minimum radiographic exposure.
2. Knowledge of anatomy and positioning.
3. Knowledge of all patient safety procedures.
4. Knowledge of radiographic producing equipment.
5. Ability to learn basic computer functions.
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Experience or Education: At least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level or the successful completion of 1 full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree program in radiography or other directly related field to diagnostic radiology/imaging. Education may relate to the duties of a specific position or to the occupation, but must be appropriate for the position being filled.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Knowledge of the technical adequacy of the digital image, including the ability to adjust the image quality in the digital system.
2. Knowledge of different contrast material required for the requested study.
3. Knowledge of radiation protection standards, minimum radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employing lead shielding when performing standard or fluoroscopic procedures.
4. Knowledge of the function of computed radiography, Phosphor cassettes and CR readers.
5. Knowledge of PACS and basic computer skills.
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Experience: At least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.
Assignments: Employees at this grade level serve as staff DRTs at the full performance level. Candidates at this grade level are to be qualified to provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines.
2. Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed.
3. Knowledge of patient's clinical record, diagnosis and laboratory results.
4. Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed.
5. Skill in using tact, diplomacy and courtesy in dealing with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors and volunteers.
6. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/77, PART II, APPENDIX G25. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This job is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Note: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for the new appointments.
This is a Merit Promotion Announcement open to all current permanent VA nationwide employees. All eligible and qualified VA applicants will be referred in the following order:
1. Current permanent VA Connecticut Employees
2. All other current permanent VA nationwide employees
The following documents are required:
1. Resume
3. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, please do not include an award SF-50. (Federal Employees)
4. Other (see checklist below)
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discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All
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complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents
section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 to
receive consideration.
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