Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CAT Scan)
Location: West Haven Connecticut
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CAT Scan) right now, this occupation will be placed in Connecticut. More details about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 891004 (Include # on all documents)
To fulfill President Lincoln's pr! omise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
NOTE: The fu! ll performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade! at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-9. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required DUTIES:
Tour of Duty: 8:00am - 4:30pm to include on-call off tour, holidays and weekends.
Those Who Previously Applied to this announcement do not have to reapply
Incumbent will provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology listed below and/or general radiologic technology! services. The incumbent's principal responsibilities are to perform CAT scan procedures for the patients of the VA Medical Center, West Haven CT. Duties will include but or not limited to:
Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to radiographic table
Prepare room, equipment and material needed for patient procedures
Prepares oral and injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessary
Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures
Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events
Process films using automatic film processors.
Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams, credit of patient visits, complications and/or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department.
Performs daily maintenance of head and body phantoms, such as changing water, cleaning and removing air bubbles, etc.
Administer contrast! material, under the direction of the radiologist, according to protoco! ls.
Check and make minor adjustments to equipment such as setting wedges, or changing adjusters
Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort, ward secretaries, nursing personnel, etc.
Maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms at all times
Provide training to student radiographers and residents from affiliated programs and facilitates the attainment of established program objectives
Practice hospital safety, radiation safety, infection control and universal precautions at all times in accordance with age and/or gender specific departmental procedures
The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PAC's network. The incumbent assists housestaff in use of Auto Rad system and can also digitize films for the network and/or transmission to off site locations. The incumbent maint! ains the cassettes/plates/workstations (i.e.: primary/secondary plate erase, cleanliness of QA stations, etc.) as directed by the manufacturer.
Provide education to patients and their families on Imaging procedures
clerical and fileroom duties related to patient care
Other duties as assigned
*** Relocation expenses and/or incentives are NOT authorized. ***
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R).
Experience or Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high schoo! l diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate ! or an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiology.
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 Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-9: Applicants must meet the following requirements: 52 weeks (1 year) of Specialized Experience at the next lower level (GS-8).! Specialized Experience is defined as experience in the operation of diagnostic radiologic equipment under the direction of radiologists or their designs to produce radiographic studies used in the medical diagnosis and treatment of patients. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSA/ Job Elements and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSA/ Job Elements designated by an asterisk (*): 1. * Ability to balance the needs of the patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures; 2. Skill to demonstrate appropriate techniques to gather relevant information for 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 skills, and universal precautions; 6. Knowledge of pre-p! rocedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.
Y! ou will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
1. Ability to balance the needs of the patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures.
2. Skill to demonstrate appropriate techniques to gather relevant information for 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 skills, and universal precautions
6. Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbin! g (steps, ladder, etc, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), repetitive motion and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials. Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific ! physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an a! pplicant for appointment. The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. IF YOUR RESUME DOES NOT SUPPORT YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE ANSWERS, WE WILL NOT ALLOW CREDIT FOR YOUR RESPONSE(S).
References : VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G25, Diagnostic Radiological Technologist Qualification Standard, date March 17, 2006. VA Handbook 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office)
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or deg! rees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veterans' preference does apply to Title 38 Hybrid positions; therefore, if you are a Veteran applying for veterans preference, you must submit evidence of eligibility.
when applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10! -Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be! granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
This announcement is opened to all US Citizens all eligible and qualified applicants will be referred in the following order:
(1) Disabled Veterans who have a service-connected disability! of 10 percent or more (5 U.S.C. § 2108(2)).
(2) Preference eligibles under 5 U.S.C. § 2108(3)(C) through (G), other than those above (i.e., disabled Veteran; unmarried widow or widower of a Veteran who served on active duty in wartime or other designated service period; spouse of a service-connected disabled Veteran not qualified for civil service employment; eligible mother of a Veteran who lost his/her life in wartime or other designated service period; eligible mother of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled Veteran).
(3) Preference eligibles under 5 U.S.C. § 2108(3)(A) and (B) (i.e., Veterans who served on active duty in wartime or other designated service period).
(4) Other Veterans (5 U.S.C. § 2108(1)).
(5) All other nonpreference candidates
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holida! ys, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participa! tion in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within (90) days.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
RPL/ICTAP/CTAP : The Reemployment Pr! iority List (RPL), Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about RPL, ICTAP, and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/
Reasonable Accommodation: This office provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If requested and appropriate, and you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this office either orally or in writing. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Information about Reasonable Accommodation is on OPMÂ's Reasonable Accommodation website at:
http://www.opm.gov/Disability/ReasonableAccommodation.asp
The Department of Veterans Affairs sup! ports a drug-free environment.
The Department of Veterans Affa! irs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
VA employees, applicants for employment, and former employees shall not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, and/or reprisal for filling a charge of discrimination, participating in an investigation, or having opposed prohibited discrimination. Sexual and non-sexual harassment based on the above categories is also prohibited.
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