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The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Computed Tomography performs computerized tomography examinations, including tomographic scanning of heads, bodies and special regions utilizing CT equipment; performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures; and performs technical work in support of Diagnostic Radiology under the direct supervision of a physician.
01/24/2025 to 04/25/2025
$88,404 - $114,924 per year
GS 9
Many vacancies in the following location:
No
No
Not required
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Permanent
Multiple Schedules
Excepted
None
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Yes
CBSZ-12669209-25-OCA-AG
828884800
Open to Current, Permanent VHA employees. First consideration will be given to Wilmington VAMC employees.
Major Duties include, but are not limited to:
a. Performs all routine CT and x-ray examinations. Performs complex CT procedures such as CT angiograms. Performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures and emergent CT. The operator will be developing new techniques, defining optimal protocols, devising alternative ways to visualize pathology within the patient. Interaction with physician, physicists, computer programs, and biomed engineers will be normal occurrence of the daily duties of the operator.
b. Receives patients, explains method of procedure, positions patients, selects and sets technical factors for computerized tomography slices, assists radiologist and other physicians in the precise localization and placement to include angle of entry of the needle during invasive examinations such as biopsies, drainages and aspirations.
c. Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate CT records so that easy recall of patient examinations is achieved. Schedules outpatients for CT examinations as needed. Maintains schedule log, procedure log, editing and registering patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
d. Maintains supplies required for invasive and non-invasive CT examinations. Makes permanent record of all scans back up write rewritable disk or to VistA PAC's maintaining record of scans in write rewritable disks library. Maintains records on all patients and examinations performed and contrast used to complete exam.
e. Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to Imaging manager those that would improve the operation of the CT department.
f. Unloads scans from computer to Advantage windows workstation, performs reconstruction, and copy CDs for outside facilities and/or physicians.
g. Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for CT examinations in an effort to minimize delays of exams. These preps are disseminated either by written preparation information or by telephone conversation.
h. Explains examinations to be performed to the patients and wards so that an understanding of the purpose of the study as well as any requirements of the patients are thoroughly understood. This is done so that an adequate CT exam may be obtained in an effort to get diagnostic examinations for the purpose of treatment and diagnosis of disorders.
i. Recognizes possible machine malfunctions and attempts to correct problem before calling biomed engineer. Perform daily quality control calibration of machine.
j. Responsible for recording and presenting appropriate data for quality management programs to the Imaging committee.
Work Schedule: Varies, to include weekends only shifts
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 460-03459-F, Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT), GS-0647-09
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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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.
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This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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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.
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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 04/25/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12669209.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/828884800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.