Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

This position is located at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in Loma Linda California. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (IR) provides Diagnostic Radiologic support/coverage in the Interventional Radiographic room and performs a wide variety of sophisticated Angiographic procedures and receives and interprets requests or instructions for procedures for Angiography and Diagnostics Radiology.

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWMTotal-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Independently reviews each requisition to assure that the patient history and area of complaint is consistent with the exam requested. Make independent determinations and take appropriate corrective actions, including contacting the Referring Physician, Nurse Manager etc. including radiologist. Interview the patient to obtain additional clinical information. Verifies the patient's identity using the JCAHO recommended method. Verifies the patient's demographic information to be sure it is correct and compatible with the DICOM format that is needed to validate patient and exam information, so it can be viewed on PACS and electronically stored in the archive system. Be part of a Moderate Sedation team, when patients require sedation. Use a wide variety of computerized equipment such as Direct Digital Radiography (DR), Angiographic equipment, Digital Fluoroscopy, Computer Acquisition and port-processing workstations, PACS viewing stations, Xero Viewer desk top viewing software, and hospital computer systems such as VISTA, CPRS, and EHR. Be fully competent in the use of all computerized equipment in the Diagnostic section as well as the Interventional Radiology unit. Must make continuous assessments of the image quality and equipment performance for optimum image quality. Be able to work in a surgical type of environment where a sterile field must be maintained. Maintain the assigned room with proper medical and Emergency supplies needed for optimal patient care and efficiency. Work in all areas within the Diagnostic Area and outside of the department such as portable x-rays and portable fluoroscopic exams. Responsible for performing inventory in both the IR section and Fluoroscopy section following the IR Inventory SOP and reporting any discrepancies to their Supervisor immediately. This includes checking the expiration dates on all items used in Interventional, marking them as stated in the SOP, and prior to handing the item off to another department for use. Maintain all record keeping that is required and takes an active role in the hospital and Radiology QM and safety programs. Work Schedule: Irregular tour position (Weekends/Evenings/Nights) Compressed/Flexible: Service line discretion Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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. 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.