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Summary
The incumbent is a member of the cardiac catheterization team and independently carries out a variety of complex and physiological and radiological procedures. The incumbent performs highly invasive radiological - cardiovascular - intracoronary ultrasound and electrophysiology procedures in collaboration with a cardiologist.
Qualifications
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)
Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently – as applicable]
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
[In modalities that require advanced certification – to support their continued development – technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist
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).] 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 – Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel
Essentially – they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field
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)
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – GS-9 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
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
Experience
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) – directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Knowledge – Skills and Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs 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
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record – significant others – and health care providers
Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
VA Careers – Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually – up to $100,000 in lifetime awards
Participants must sign a three‑year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program
Contact VHAV23SLRP@va.gov for more information
Duties consist but are not limited to the following: Receives patients – explains the procedures – positions the patient and makes necessary equipment adjustments
Determines the critical isocenter value necessary for accurate exams
Confers with cardiologists to establish requirements for non‑standard examinations and determine technical factors – positioning and proper angulation to achieve optimum views of specific vessels and/or lesions
Makes adjustments to equipment such as frame rates – exposure time – kV – mAs settings – shutter openings – cardiac shielding – magnification factors – source‑intensifier distance – etc
Performs proper calibrations on pressure transducer to maintain the accuracy of arterial and venous pressure tracings
Prepares radiological – ultrasound and specialized equipment used in electrophysiology – angiographic and angioplasty procedures
Recognizes changes in patient's conditions – including emergencies
Calculates ventricular function – coronary sizing and percent stenosis
Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients – staff and self
Is current on the practice for removal of indwelling arterial and venous sheaths – and the achievement of hemostasis post‑procedure other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm
On‑call Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual – based on prior work experience or military service experience
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
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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement # 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Qualifications
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)
Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently – as applicable]
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
[In modalities that require advanced certification – to support their continued development – technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist
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).] 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 – Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel
Essentially – they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field
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)
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – GS-9 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
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
Experience
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) – directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Knowledge – Skills and Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs 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
Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record – significant others – and health care providers
Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
VA Careers – Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Repayment is limited to $40,000 annually – up to $100,000 in lifetime awards
Participants must sign a three‑year service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program
Contact VHAV23SLRP@va.gov for more information
Duties consist but are not limited to the following: Receives patients – explains the procedures – positions the patient and makes necessary equipment adjustments
Determines the critical isocenter value necessary for accurate exams
Confers with cardiologists to establish requirements for non‑standard examinations and determine technical factors – positioning and proper angulation to achieve optimum views of specific vessels and/or lesions
Makes adjustments to equipment such as frame rates – exposure time – kV – mAs settings – shutter openings – cardiac shielding – magnification factors – source‑intensifier distance – etc
Performs proper calibrations on pressure transducer to maintain the accuracy of arterial and venous pressure tracings
Prepares radiological – ultrasound and specialized equipment used in electrophysiology – angiographic and angioplasty procedures
Recognizes changes in patient's conditions – including emergencies
Calculates ventricular function – coronary sizing and percent stenosis
Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients – staff and self
Is current on the practice for removal of indwelling arterial and venous sheaths – and the achievement of hemostasis post‑procedure other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm
On‑call Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual – based on prior work experience or military service experience
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
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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement # 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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