Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Diagnstc Radiologic Tech
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814
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Allied HealthInternal Number:
799183100Posted:
20-Aug-24Location:
Asheville, North CarolinaSalary:
OpenJob Description:The DRT(R) technologist operates general radiography and fluoroscopy equipment to acquire diagnostic radiographs of patients and support fluoroscopic exams and procedures to enable the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Exam requests are screened for appropriateness and reviewed with a radiologist as needed.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.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).English Language Proficiency:
DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).Grade Determinations:In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the following criteria must be met to be minimally qualified:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-6 LEVEL:
Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-5).SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-7 LEVEL:
Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-6).SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-8 LEVEL:
Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-7).Preferred Experience:
At least one year experience in Radiography. Experience in the operating room, Fluoro and Bone Densitometry.Physical Requirements:
Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping and speaking. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Frequent use of computer keyboard and phone.Major Duties:Receive patients, confirm patient identification, obtain patient history, provide patient education, provide reassurance, and ensure patient comfort.Perform fall risk assessment and mobilize appropriate assistive lifting and transfer devices as needed.Apply strategies to reduce risk of falls - remove obstacles and tripping hazards.Continually assess the condition and needs of patients to ensure patient safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity.Coordinate care to provide service timely to the clinical need.Review exam requests for appropriateness before performing exams.Apply radiation safety practices, including the concepts of time, distance and shielding, and the ALARA principle of keeping radiation exposure to As Low as Reasonably Achievable.Perform general maintenance operations on equipment such as warm-up and shutdown sequences, calibration, QC and basic troubleshooting.Maintain logs to document equipment performance history and malfunctions.Provide assistance to service engineers, OI&T staff, and service support with basic troubleshooting on imaging devices, computer systems and PACS.Demonstrate knowledge of PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems).Ensure completed exams are properly archived both in PACS and VISTA Imaging.Demonstrate knowledge of life support equipment.Download images onto CD/DVD or other approved storage devices according to established protocols and policies.Apply working knowledge of CPT coding compliance.Perform general radiography exams.Operate Direct Radiography (DR) equipment.Optimize technical factors for high quality, diagnostic radiographs.Use CPRS within scope of technologist competencies.Other duties as assigned.Work Schedule:
IntermittentTelework:
Not availableVirtual:
This is not a virtual position.
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Allied HealthInternal Number:
799183100Posted:
20-Aug-24Location:
Asheville, North CarolinaSalary:
OpenJob Description:The DRT(R) technologist operates general radiography and fluoroscopy equipment to acquire diagnostic radiographs of patients and support fluoroscopic exams and procedures to enable the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Exam requests are screened for appropriateness and reviewed with a radiologist as needed.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.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).English Language Proficiency:
DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).Grade Determinations:In addition to meeting the basic requirements, the following criteria must be met to be minimally qualified:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-6 LEVEL:
Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-5).SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-7 LEVEL:
Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-6).SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-8 LEVEL:
Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-7).Preferred Experience:
At least one year experience in Radiography. Experience in the operating room, Fluoro and Bone Densitometry.Physical Requirements:
Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping and speaking. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Frequent use of computer keyboard and phone.Major Duties:Receive patients, confirm patient identification, obtain patient history, provide patient education, provide reassurance, and ensure patient comfort.Perform fall risk assessment and mobilize appropriate assistive lifting and transfer devices as needed.Apply strategies to reduce risk of falls - remove obstacles and tripping hazards.Continually assess the condition and needs of patients to ensure patient safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity.Coordinate care to provide service timely to the clinical need.Review exam requests for appropriateness before performing exams.Apply radiation safety practices, including the concepts of time, distance and shielding, and the ALARA principle of keeping radiation exposure to As Low as Reasonably Achievable.Perform general maintenance operations on equipment such as warm-up and shutdown sequences, calibration, QC and basic troubleshooting.Maintain logs to document equipment performance history and malfunctions.Provide assistance to service engineers, OI&T staff, and service support with basic troubleshooting on imaging devices, computer systems and PACS.Demonstrate knowledge of PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems).Ensure completed exams are properly archived both in PACS and VISTA Imaging.Demonstrate knowledge of life support equipment.Download images onto CD/DVD or other approved storage devices according to established protocols and policies.Apply working knowledge of CPT coding compliance.Perform general radiography exams.Operate Direct Radiography (DR) equipment.Optimize technical factors for high quality, diagnostic radiographs.Use CPRS within scope of technologist competencies.Other duties as assigned.Work Schedule:
IntermittentTelework:
Not availableVirtual:
This is not a virtual position.
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