Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Interventional Radiography

<p>As an Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, duties and responsibilities are carried out within the Imaging and Operating Room Departments of the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The Advanced DRT at this level leads lower-level DRTs assigned to the specialty area and is accountable to the Medical Imaging Supervisor- Interventional Radiology or his/her designee. The Advanced DRT also participates in diagnostic assessments and evaluations in collaboration with Clinicians.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assist in maintaining control of the section by coordinating, organizing and executing the workload while identifying efficient workflow patterns within the department. Trains new Technologist, students and staff on procedures, equipment operation and radiation safety practices. Performs diagnostic and interventional procedures not limited to visceral, peripheral and cardiac angiography, thrombolysis and embolization requiring the use of needles, syringes, wires, catheters, balloons, stents and contrast mediums. The Advanced DRT must have knowledge of contrast mediums and their effects and adverse reactions. The incumbent works closely with the other Technologists, Radiologists, Clinicians, and clerical staff to assure that optimum quality control, efficient coordination of services, high quality diagnostic exam results, and patient satisfaction are achieved. Performs scrub and circulating duties while assisting Physicians and is very knowledgeable in sterile technique and setup according to AORN standards. The Technologist uses specialized equipment employed for digital subtraction systems to perform diagnostic angiographic procedures, complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures requiring additional knowledge of vascular systems and major vessel anatomy. The Technologist interprets the requests or instructions from the Radiologist or Clinician, receives assignments for a variety of difficult examinations and can also work independently. The Technologist understands and carries out the requests made by providers or seeks assistance from the Supervisor or Radiologist when an uncommon, unique, or new procedure is requested. Performs image reconstruction and post processing procedures on advanced workstations as directed by the Radiologist or as part of a given study while maintaining proficiency in reconstruction techniques. Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to the Supervisor those that would improve the operation of the section. The Technologist is responsible for ensuring that they have a proper working knowledge of the PACS imaging archive systems. This includes ensuring all images are transmitted correctly. The Technologist administers contrast media under the supervision of the staff Clinician and confers with the Clinician to establish requirements with reference to contrast agents such as pertinent lab values, medications and patient hemodynamic status. Has expertise in data acquisition, storage, rearrangement and retrieval. Independently operates programs used to analyze a variety of cardiac and vascular functions such as flow reserve, ejection fraction calculations and stenosis measurement. The incumbent provides technical assistance and is responsible for operating equipment with Clinicians during all procedures including but not limited to intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), instant wave-free ratio (iFR), mechanical thrombectomy, angioplasty, stenting, coiling, pacemaker and ICD placement and EP procedures such as radio frequency and cryotherapy ablation. Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed by the section Supervisor. Maintains, operates, trouble-shoots and reports equipment failures as appropriate. Work Schedule: 000 to 16:30; Monday through Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.