Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• The CT Supervisory Technologist will function as a working supervisor and have overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of the computed tomography section. The incumbent will direct, assign, oversee and support multiple staff member, and will evaluate performance, identify continuing education and training needs. Other duties include, but are not limited to the following: Ensures adequate quantities of CT supplies are available to meet workload demands through a systemized process of ordering, receipt and inventory control. Trains new technologists in computed tomography, CT angiography, CT guided needle biopsies/drainages, CT work station and other special procedures. Develops formal orientation, training and evaluation programs. Recommends, coordinates, and evaluates new or modified procedures/protocols. Performs specialized and very difficult CT procedures and 3-D post-processing. Schedules exams to optimize scanner times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases. Performs most exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques. Prepares contrast materials. These contrast materials are used in the exams performed in CT area and the technologist must know the effects and reactions to the contrast. Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Performs image reconstructions on advanced workstations as directed by the radiologist or as part of a given study. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Ensures that images are successfully transmitted to PACS and are available for radiologic interpretation. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with rotating supervisor on call. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized??????? Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 50829F EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

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