Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Location: Castle Point, New York
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is employing Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist right now, this vacancy will be situated in New York. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 986013
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his wi! dow, and his orphan" - 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 care to Veterans?
These vacancies are advertised at the range of grades covered by the VA qualifications standard.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
NOTE: The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-8 to GS-9. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candid! ate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step ! approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The incumbent for this position may be eligible to
apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human
Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt
Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
American Registry of Radiology Technology certification DUTIES:
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 knowle! dge
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
inter-relationship 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
particular interest to the physician.
This technologist operates independently and without direct supervision
as the technologist responsible for the performance and coordination of all
diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopy and CT examinations. These exams are performed with and without
the use of contrast materials. Evaluates
the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients
scheduled! to accommodate them. This
candidate should be CT certified by the ! ARRT. Employees at this level are fully functional
as a DRT and are able to carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying
assignments including special and complex radiographic procedures. Regardless of the nature of the specific
assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level.
Functions :
- Schedules exams in a manner so as to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases.
- Confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams.
- Receives and interprets all imaging requests.
- Able to balance the needs of the patients and staff while performing complex scans and procedures.
- Interview patient obtaining pertinent medical history and precise medication usage as it pertains to the cardiac system.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship.
Certification. All applicants must be certified in
general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
(ARRT) (R).
Experience or 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 a certificate or an associateÂ's degree, accredited by the Joint
Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), and certification
by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiology.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-9 LEVEL: Requires completion of 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level (GS-8) needed to provide general radiologic technology servic! es in a therapeutic setting. In addition, the candidate must demonstrat! e the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Characteristics(KSAOs):
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 patientÂ's clinical record,
diagnosis, and laboratory results;
4. Ability to monitor patientÂ's physiologic
changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed;
5. Skill in using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy
in dealings with the customer base, patients, staff, family, visitors, and
volunteers; and
6.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and
cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual images, and determining proper
positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over);
Heavy Carrying (45 lbs 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 13Â" to 16Â"; Hearing (aid permitted) ]
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accr! ed/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by t! he appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application,! résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacanci! es. OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Servic! e and does not confer competitive status.
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.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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