- 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]
- Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent [can operate independently] and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination
- In modalities that require advanced certification, to support their continued development, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist
- 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)
- Credentialing Standards
- Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel
- Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S
- Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field
- May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
- Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
- DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program
- Ultrasound (Diagnostic/Vascular Sonography) (S), (VS)
- Diagnostic ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical purposes
- The practitioner must be competent in the production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment
- The sonographer is regarded as the expert source of all ultrasound imaging, and the interpreting radiologist relies heavily on the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the sonographers in providing a final interpretation
- Within this specialization, there is a diverse range of ultrasound imaging sub-specialties
- Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently
- DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program
- Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level
- The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): 1
- *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
- 2
- Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers
- 3
- *Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
- 4
- Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
- 5
- Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal
- Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients
- There is some bending and carrying of moderately heavy articles such as equipment or records
- Patients sometimes are assisted to achieve proper positioning which may require reaching or work in strained positions.
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Description
Summary
Position is located in North Battlefield OPC under Diagnostic Imaging Service. Primary purpose is to perform a variety of ultrasound radiography procedures. Incumbent independently performs standard examinations. Schedules patients for examinations. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearrange patients scheduled to accommodate them. Maintain records and film files of patients examined. Cross-indexes interesting cases for teaching purposes.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.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
NOTE:
Assignment to the clinical program director requires meeting JRCERT minimum educational standards as noted in the assignment description
Grade Determinations:
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-9 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-8) level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Assignments:
For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
References:
VA Handbook 5005/119 PART II APPENDIX G25, December 13, 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9
Physical Requirements:
The work requires long periods of standing and walking
Duties
"Major duties include, but are not limited to: Advises radiologists or referring physician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing examination.Performs ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, neck, chest and extremities, breast, retroperitoneal space, renals, cartoids, and upper and lower extremity arterial studies for the purpose of acquiring high quality examinations that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient medical disorders.
No intracranial vascular studies are required.Participates in the training of physicians, students, and radiology technologist so that these individuals may acquire an understanding of the principles of ultrasound and how it relates to other diagnostic exams.
Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate ultrasound records so that easy recall of patient examinations may be achieved.
Selects appropriate transducer and protocol for each examination.Makes multiple simultaneous settings and adjustments in operation of equipment to ensure accurate results.
Assists quality assurance technologists in performing quality assurance testing on the ultrasound unit using phantoms, test tools, test check lists, etc.
for the purpose of assuring peak performance of the ultrasound equipment.Incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.Total Rewards of Allied Health VA
Career Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, (varying schedules available: 6:00-2:30 pm, 7:30-4:00 pm, or 9:30-6:00 pm).
Final schedule to be determined during interview.
Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:
N/A Relocation/
Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required"
