Summary

Independently performs diagnostic radiography and CT procedures in order to achieve proper diagnosis and treatment. Schedules patients for examinations - evaluate the nature of critical and emergency procedures - and rearranges patient schedule to accommodate these procedures. In addition - scans exam worksheet into the electronic medical record to support radiologist interpretation.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to the following: Perform diagnostic radiography examinations of head - neck - chest - abdomen - pelvis - spine - and extremities
• Perform technical work in support of diagnostic radiography under the direction of a physician - including complex radiographic examinations such as UGI - BE - and Arthrograms
• Operate radiology equipment to determine technical factors (i.e
• calculates the correct exposure factors of time - distance - kilovoltage - and milliamperage) - set controls and operate equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified receives the correct calculated exposure
• Set up the X-ray room - assure sterile supplies - local anesthetics - contrast materials - catheters - and other required equipment are present
• Schedules exams in a manner so as to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases
• This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency patient who may need immediate emergency surgery - etc
• Confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams
• Determines technical factors - positioning - number - and thickness of scans - etc. - to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning
• Performs CT peripheral and visceral angiography of the abdominal systems and extremities
• The exams involve the use of highly sophisticated x-ray equipment such as computerized fluoroscopy - pressure injectors - biplane imaging - patient monitors - etc
• Such procedures may be performed in the operating room
• Works with the radiologist as a member of the radiographic team
• Must assist and anticipate the needs of the radiologists and the performance of the exam
• Prepares contrast materials that are used in CT and other exams
• Improper use or administration of the contrast materials run the risk of patient mortality and - therefore - it is essential that a thorough understanding of the contrast material usage is possessed by those who prepare it
• Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients - staff and self
• Performs reconstructions of CT when requested or when part of a standard procedure
• ***This position may be assigned to one of the following schedules: First Shift - Monday-Friday or Third Shift Weekend - Thursday- Sunday.*** Work Schedule: Full-time
• Specific schedule will be discussed during the interview process
• 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
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