Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Vascular/Interventional Radiology)

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position independently works in two difficult and complex modalities: Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology (IR), Cardiology and is responsible for the clinical duties in these modalities. Works closely with radiologists, clinicians, procedural nurses, and trainee DRT technologists to assure optimum quality control, coordination of activities, and that high- quality diagnostic imaging results are achieved. Major duties include: Performs Vascular-Interventional therapeutic treatments, which includes but is not limited to: Balloon angioplasty, vena cava filter placement, percutaneous nephrostomy, biliary drainage and stenting, embolization, stent-graft placement, liver embolization, abscess drainage, dialysis graft studies, which can Include angiogram, analysis and measurement of an occlusion, and determination of the size and type of balloon angioplasty and/or stent, uterine fibroid embolization, chest tube placement/check, PICC-line placement, tunneled dialysis catheter, placement of central venous lines - for long and short term venous access dialysis graft studies - for evaluation and angioplasty treatment of stenotic arteriovenous shunts In dialysis patients, thrombosis treatment. Utilizes ancillary software to analyze images for measurement of anatomy and to increase Image resolution to assist radiologists/ proceduralist in optimal patient diagnosis, Intervention, and care. Performs hybrid OR/IR procedures in conjunction with vascular surgery. Take call as scheduled to performs emergency interventional Radiology or Vascular procedures that require advanced imaging capability. Serves as a liaison between the radiologists/ Proceduralist and applications specialist, engineering, and field-service representatives, on facilitating software upgrades, service, and repairs for the Hybrid procedure suite. Maintains the quality assurance program of the hybrid suites, by performing tests of quality control as required and directed by the manufacturer. Performs quality radiographic images: positions patients in accordance the with established protocols and procedures to ensure the demonstration of the anatomy of clinical interest: ensures all studies and images are labeled correctly; ensures all studies are correctly registered prior to performing the procedure, ensures all patient data are correctly entered in the Picture Archive Computer System (PAC's); and ensures all post-procedural required data are entered into Vista upon completion of study. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 #: 07614F 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/.