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Summary
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. Program 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.
Qualifications Applicants must meet the requirements by the closing date of this announcement 11/30/2025
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
English Language Proficiency
DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and7407(d)
Certification ARRT R
All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R)
MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION
Certification Advanced ARRT CT
All applicants must be also be certified in Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT)
Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination
MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION
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 as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)
MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT OR DIPLOMA WITH APPLICATION
GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-9 Computed Tomography Imaging (CT) Assignment Info: 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
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-9 Specialized Experience
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) - directly related to the position as listed here
Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level - clinical instruction - and basic QM type duties within the program
GS-8 grade level requires experience on applicant's resume in: Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines
Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed
Knowledge of patient's clinical record - diagnosis - and laboratory results
Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed
Skill in using tact - diplomacy - and courtesy in dealings with the customer base - patients - staff - family - visitors - and volunteers
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology - and cross-sectional anatomy - recognizing unusual images - and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs on their resume and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
VA Handbook 5005/119 - Part ll - Appendix G25 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists Qualification Standard - GS-0647
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements
The physical demands of the work include: Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over
moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds
pushing up to 4 hours
reaching above shoulder
use of fingers - good dexterity (both hands required)
prolonged walking - prolonged standing
repeated bending
ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
ability to distinguish basic colors
hearing (aid permitted)
speed in working
and emotional stability
Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time
Additional details may be found in VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties
This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT) - position is assigned to Imaging Service
Computed Tomography section within the C.W
Bill Young VA Medical Center
This is a general medical and surgical facility and teaching hospital - providing a full range of patient care services - with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and limited research
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
This subspecialty requires advanced ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT)
Duties include but are not limited to: Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality - utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes
Works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor and/or Lead Technologist and rotates all responsibilities within the CT section
He/she works independently on most exams but confers with Radiologists and Section Supervisor and/or Lead Technologist on more difficult problems
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 and organs caused by common medical and surgical diseases
Performs all aspects of CT imaging to include Head - Neck - Chest - Abdomen - Pelvis Extremities - 3D Reconstructions of CT - Multi-Planar Reformats CT and Angiographic studies when requested and/or when part of a standard procedure
Performs all aspects of CT lnterventional Radiography - including Biopsies - RF Ablations - Abscess drainages - cyst aspirations - etc
Performs CT Angiography of the Circle of Willis - Carotids - Abdominal Aortas - Run-Offs - including CT Cardiac Imaging (Cardiac trained technologists only) and CT Myelography utilizing specialized series to visualize the anatomy and pathology necessary for diagnosis
Performs lnterventional CT biopsy exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques
This requires proper preparation of sterile trays - proper labeling of medications dispensed to sterile trays - knowledge of supplies and specific locations - and assuring measures have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient and equipment
Technologist is required to maintain competence in Venipuncture and refer to the Imaging Service procedure manual for guidelines on Administration of Contrast Media After-Hours - Guidelines for Power Injection of Contrast Media - and CT Section and policy for use of Contrast Media
Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist that are used in CT - to include CT Angiography and other exams
Records all doses of radiation for CT scan exams by ensuring dose reports are transferred to the PACS system properly
Applies Infection Control practices and procedures for patients and staff - as mandated by the Medical Center and Imaging Service Infection Control policies
Applies safety procedures for self - patients and others as mandated by Imaging Service Safety policies for all imaging modalities
Works with the radiologist/physician as a member of the surgical /CT team
Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologist/physician and the performance of the exam
Compressed Work Schedule: Full-time - Saturday and Sunday 1:30p-midnight - Wed 1:30p-midnight and Friday - 1:30p-midnight
Rotating holidays as necessary
Night shift differential and weekend shift differential pay eligible Telework: Not Available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
If selected - Contact V8_EDRP_BayPines@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Additional Benefits 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) 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
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Qualifications Applicants must meet the requirements by the closing date of this announcement 11/30/2025
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
English Language Proficiency
DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and7407(d)
Certification ARRT R
All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R)
MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION
Certification Advanced ARRT CT
All applicants must be also be certified in Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT)
Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination
MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION
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 as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)
MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT OR DIPLOMA WITH APPLICATION
GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-9 Computed Tomography Imaging (CT) Assignment Info: 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
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-9 Specialized Experience
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) - directly related to the position as listed here
Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level - clinical instruction - and basic QM type duties within the program
GS-8 grade level requires experience on applicant's resume in: Ability to check system for operation and assess acceptable performance based on established guidelines
Knowledge of calibration parameters and the ability to make adjustments as needed
Knowledge of patient's clinical record - diagnosis - and laboratory results
Ability to monitor patient's physiologic changes during the procedure and keep the radiologist informed
Skill in using tact - diplomacy - and courtesy in dealings with the customer base - patients - staff - family - visitors - and volunteers
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology - and cross-sectional anatomy - recognizing unusual images - and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs on their resume and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
*Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers
Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients References: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
VA Handbook 5005/119 - Part ll - Appendix G25 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists Qualification Standard - GS-0647
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements
The physical demands of the work include: Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over
moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds
pushing up to 4 hours
reaching above shoulder
use of fingers - good dexterity (both hands required)
prolonged walking - prolonged standing
repeated bending
ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
ability to distinguish basic colors
hearing (aid permitted)
speed in working
and emotional stability
Must have the ability to stand and work while wearing a lead apron for possibly long periods of time
Additional details may be found in VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties
This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT) - position is assigned to Imaging Service
Computed Tomography section within the C.W
Bill Young VA Medical Center
This is a general medical and surgical facility and teaching hospital - providing a full range of patient care services - with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and limited research
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
This subspecialty requires advanced ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT)
Duties include but are not limited to: Accurately operates a wide variety of imaging equipment to obtain examinations of acceptable quality - utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes
Works under the supervision of the Section Supervisor and/or Lead Technologist and rotates all responsibilities within the CT section
He/she works independently on most exams but confers with Radiologists and Section Supervisor and/or Lead Technologist on more difficult problems
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 and organs caused by common medical and surgical diseases
Performs all aspects of CT imaging to include Head - Neck - Chest - Abdomen - Pelvis Extremities - 3D Reconstructions of CT - Multi-Planar Reformats CT and Angiographic studies when requested and/or when part of a standard procedure
Performs all aspects of CT lnterventional Radiography - including Biopsies - RF Ablations - Abscess drainages - cyst aspirations - etc
Performs CT Angiography of the Circle of Willis - Carotids - Abdominal Aortas - Run-Offs - including CT Cardiac Imaging (Cardiac trained technologists only) and CT Myelography utilizing specialized series to visualize the anatomy and pathology necessary for diagnosis
Performs lnterventional CT biopsy exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques
This requires proper preparation of sterile trays - proper labeling of medications dispensed to sterile trays - knowledge of supplies and specific locations - and assuring measures have been taken to prevent contamination of the patient and equipment
Technologist is required to maintain competence in Venipuncture and refer to the Imaging Service procedure manual for guidelines on Administration of Contrast Media After-Hours - Guidelines for Power Injection of Contrast Media - and CT Section and policy for use of Contrast Media
Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the radiologist that are used in CT - to include CT Angiography and other exams
Records all doses of radiation for CT scan exams by ensuring dose reports are transferred to the PACS system properly
Applies Infection Control practices and procedures for patients and staff - as mandated by the Medical Center and Imaging Service Infection Control policies
Applies safety procedures for self - patients and others as mandated by Imaging Service Safety policies for all imaging modalities
Works with the radiologist/physician as a member of the surgical /CT team
Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologist/physician and the performance of the exam
Compressed Work Schedule: Full-time - Saturday and Sunday 1:30p-midnight - Wed 1:30p-midnight and Friday - 1:30p-midnight
Rotating holidays as necessary
Night shift differential and weekend shift differential pay eligible Telework: Not Available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
If selected - Contact V8_EDRP_BayPines@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Additional Benefits 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) 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
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