Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

<p>The Richmond VA Medical Center is seeking a few Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRTs) to perform a comprehensive range of radiographic examinations to support inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department patient care. The DRT ensures high-quality imaging, patient safety, and accurate documentation while upholding VA standards. This role requires technical proficiency, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties and Responsibilities: Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures including routine exams, portable radiography, and fluoroscopy for inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department patients. Properly marks all images with approved anatomical lead markers prior to exposure to maintain accuracy and compliance with VA imaging standards. Prioritizes patient care based on clinical severity to ensure timely imaging for urgent and emergent cases in a fast-paced clinical setting. Ensures correct patient identification and verifies all imaging orders; resolves discrepancies when patient information does not match the requested exam. Accurately positions patients, selects appropriate technical factors, and adheres to ALARA principles and radiation safety guidelines. Sends, verifies, and manages images in the PACS system; performs accurate case editing and ensures correct encounter association. Transmits imaging studies to teleradiology services after hours for STAT interpretation to support timely clinical decision-making. Participates in on-call duties, holiday rotations, and mandated overtime as required to support continuous departmental operations. Communicates effectively with radiologists, residents, nurses, technologists, and other clinical staff to maintain efficient workflow. Provides excellent customer service by assisting patients respectfully and professionally. Functions as a collaborative team member and adapts to changing workload demands. Knowledge of radiographic techniques, imaging equipment, PACS, electronic medical records, and teleradiology workflows. Ability to prioritize tasks, respond to emergent situations, and work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment. Work Schedule: Various work schedules available (examples: 9a-5:30p M-F, 1:30p-midnight Th/F/Sa/Su, 8 am - 4:30 pm, with rotating On-Call and Holidays) Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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/.