Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is looking for a full-time permanent staff Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist that performs a wide variety of diagnostic radiography exams under the direction of a physician.

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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.
• Certification : All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• 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 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.
• Physical Requirements : See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
• 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-5 : Experience or Education : None beyond the basic requirements.
• GS-6 : At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or the successful completion of one full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree in radiography or other directly related field.
• GS-7 : At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or the successful completion of one full academic year of graduate education leading to a degree in radiography.
• GS-8 : At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Receives and interprets exam requests from Radiologists or medical officers.
• Secures patients' confidence and cooperation during procedures.
• Operates Direct Radiography (DR) equipment as well as Portable, Fluoroscopic, and O.R. equipment.
• Performs quality control procedures and maintains an adequate level of supplies and safety equipment.
• Captures direct radiographic (DR) radiographs and applies algorithms, configuring the image before transmitting them to the picture archive system (PACS).

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 11 : 30am-8 : 00pm with rotating holidays, overtime, and some weekends may be possible.

Telework : Not Authorized

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : May be authorized for highly qualified individuals.

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