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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more
Learn more about this agency09/22/2022 to 10/17/2022
$61,947 - $80,532 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
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CBFF-1652292-22-WFJ
678974700
Current federal employees of this agency.
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Open to current permanent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (including the facility and CBOCs where this vacancy is located) serving on career/career-conditional appointments and past, current, upcoming VHA Health Professional Trainee eligible (HPT).
The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) independently perform diagnostic radiography and CT procedures in order to achieve proper diagnosis and treatment. The selectee will be responsible for scheduling patients for examinations, evaluating the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranging patient schedules to accommodate these procedures. This is a dual-modality position that is subject to on-call, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays in order to meet clinic needs.
Computed Tomography (CT). This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of cross-sectional human anatomy and its application in spiral, and/or, multi-slice computer tomography, inclusive of 3-D reconstruction scans, including drainages, biopsies, and peripheral vascular examinations. The technologist requires specific knowledge and training in the location, appearance, and function of the various major and minor systems susceptible to radiological illumination; to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and interrelationship of the various organs; to use the methods and techniques which will identify organs appearing on the digital display monitor, or on film, and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the image and/or scan for diagnostic use and to emphasize the aspects of interest to the physician. [DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT certification.]
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Independently interprets and carries out the requests made by physicians
- Explains procedures, positions patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as
appropriate
- Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to radiographic table
- Prepare rooms, equipment and material needed for patient procedures
- Properly identifies the patient and the image. Uses left and right markers.
- Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist for the purpose of performing
exams requiring injectable solutions such as IVF, cryptograms, cholangiograms, fistulagrams and
arthography and for the purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of the GI tract. In the case of
injected media, a patient consent form must be obtained. These procedures require the use of
needles, syringes, barium, enema bags and drinking cups.
- Process images using CR or DR digital systems
- Administer contrast material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protocols.
- Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.
- Maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned work areas at all
times
· - Provide clinical instruction to student radiographers from affiliated programs and facilitates
the attainment of established program objectives
- Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self. This is achieved by
the use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls and collimation. The technicians
to assure compliance to radiation regulations wear film badges. The incumbent must also be
aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality
assurance activities as directed
- The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance of the image
- The incumbent assists house staff in use of PA Cs viewing stations and system and can also
digitize films for the network and/or transmission to off site locations
- The incumbent maintains the cassettes/plates/workstations (i.e.: primary/secondary plate erase,
cleanliness of QA stations, etc.) as directed by the manufacturer
- Performs as technologist in charge evening, nights or weekend shifts.
- Provide education to patients and their families on Imaging procedures
- Performs clerical and file room duties related to patient care.
- Incumbent schedules outpatient clinic appointment using Veterans Health Information Systems
and Technology Architecture (Vista) scheduling options. Uses established business rules to
schedule appointments for veterans, and enters administrative notes in the Computerized Patient
Records System (CPRS). This includes clinic visits, consultations and entries into the Electronic
Wait List (EWL). Incumbent complies with mandatory training requirements for the outpatient
scheduling process.
- Will participate in on-call to provide 24 hour, 7 day a week Surgical and back-up coverage.
Other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: Variable as to the needs of the service
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
EDRP Authorized: Please contact the EDRP Coordinator Kendra Broughton at Kendra.Broughton@va.gov for questions.
Recruitment Incentives: Yes- Authorized according to agency policy
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA Policy 1021 and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. Please contact the EDRP Coordinator at: Kendra.Broughton@va.gov for questions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/17/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11652292.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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