Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

The DRT (CT) works at the Albany VAMC. The incumbent schedules exams when needed to optimize the use of all of the radiographic equipment including the CT scanner while maintaining flexibility to allow for emergency cases. This requires the prioritization of scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodated emergency patients who may need immediate emergency surgery.

The incumbent receives and interprets requests or instructions for procedures from Radiologists or medical officers. Independently carries out the requests made by Physicians, recording and utilizing appropriate CPT codes for exams. Understands and carriers out the requests made by Physicians and only rarely seeks assistance of a higher graded technologist when a unique or new procedure is required. The incumbent prepares contrast materials under the supervision of the radiologist for the purpose of performing exams requiring injectable solutions such as CT scans, IVP, cystogram, cholangiograms fistula grams, and arthrography and for the purpose of performing oral and rectal exams of the Gi track. Work Schedule: 10 hour shifts including weekends and rotating days off. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 21V90A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. 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.