Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
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). 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 Department of Education, and be
certified as radiographers in their field. GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Creditable Experience(1) Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology
Practice. To be creditable, experience must have demonstrated
possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other
characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies)
associated with current radiologic technology practice. This may
have been evidenced by the equivalent of one year of active
practice, which is paid or nonpaid employment as a DRT as defined
by ARRT. (2) Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable
if it was earned after completion of the basic certification
requirements. Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided
the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the
certification examination. (3) Part-Time Experience. Part-time
experience as a DRT is creditable according to its relationship to
the full-time workweek. For example, a DRT would receive one week
of full- time credit for each two weeks of half-time work. Computed
Tomography (CT). 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 inter-relationship 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.] Grade Determinations: In addition to
the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must
be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of
candidates: GS-9 DRTExperience. At least one year of experience
equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08), directly related
to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical
competencies described at that level, which include: 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; and Knowledge of anatomy and
physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy, recognizing unusual
images, and determining proper positioning to best demonstrate
areas of interest. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: 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. The candidate must demonstrate all of the
following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire
the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): i.
*Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still
performing complex scans and procedures.ii. Knowledge of techniques
for gathering relevant information from the medical record,
significant others, and health care providers.iii. *Ability to
assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure.iv. Knowledge
of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to
radiography.v. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic
techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal
precautions.vi. Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and
post-procedural care of patients. References: VA Handbook 5005/119,
Part II, Appendix G25. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Qualification Standard. The full performance level of this vacancy
is GS-09. Physical Requirements: The individual must have the
physical ability to perform job-related duties which require heavy
lifting, 45 pounds and over, standing up to 6 hours, wearing PPE
(Lead Apron) up to 6 hours, bending, transferring. stooping,
stretching, walking, pushing, or pulling without assistance from
another patient care provider or significant other. A health
examination must be successfully complete prior to this assignment
and periodically thereafter as required by the Employee Health
Clinic policy.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Columbia , Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography), Other , Columbia, South Carolina
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