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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. VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Department of Veterans Affairs, Salt Lake City Medical Center in Utah is a level 1A state of the art patient care facility with comprehensive and complex radiographic and imaging programs. SLCVAMC with multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics, providing tertiary care in Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Mental Health, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, ER Medicine, Surgical and Medical Subspecialties. * Capable of performing routine & complex CT examinations, as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, & medical terminology. * Perform peripheral, visceral, & cerebral angiography using bolus tracking, cardiac gating (prospective & retrospective gating techniques). * Well-developed time management & organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments & work within standardized operating procedures & scientific methods to achieve objectives & meet deadlines. * Work independently when required, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment with interruptions. * General knowledge of diagnostic computerized tomography principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies. * Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. * Remain current with knowledge of imaging technology, procedures, local policies, VA Directives, TJC Compliance and pertinent guidelines. * Identify, evaluate, and resolve problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options, to include ability to assess factors that may contraindicate a procedure. * Confer with Radiologists and other clinical staff to interpret all radiology requests for accuracy, appropriateness, and assessment of protocol based on clinical indication, research of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and patient presentation. * Order exams in the EMR, review the screening and contrast assessment forms for accuracy. * Apply infection control practices for all procedure, as mandated by Medical Center and Radiology Service Infection Control policies, to include performing exams utilizing aseptic techniques, minimizing hazards associated with invasive procedures, and proper disposition of all Reusable Medical Equipment (RME), and disposal of bodily fluids, sharps and other clean up as required. * Prepare, administer, & document the use of contrast materials, including intravascular, oral, rectal, etc. to include appropriate first aid & emergency response measures in adverse reactions/situations. * Implement radiation safety practices such as "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA), actively participates in dose reduction & optimization processes and exercises good judgment when evaluating diagnostic quality versus artifacts & anomalies that may require repeat exposures. * Cognizant of changes in patient's appearance, signs, & symptoms of distress. * Continuously on alert for contrast allergies, IV extravasations, changes in mental statuses, patient's mobility, & abilities. * Champions Safe Patient Handling & Mobility initiatives and guidelines, to include use of patient transfer equipment/resources & advocates for others to employ safe patient handling practices. * Perform irregular hour emergency scans on standby, 24 hours per day & call coverage. * Call coverage requires 30-minute availability from receipt of call for effective emergency care. Autonomous regulation and completion of all Talent Management System (TMS) training, Biennial Continuing Education requirements, Continuing Qualifications Requirements (ARRT CQR), America Heart Association Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) standards. * Perform routine General Xray exams, Portables, & Fluoroscopic procedures as needed. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, 24/7 clinic coverage, evenings, weekends, holidays, to include call rotation. Compressed & Alternative Work schedule usage is based on the needs of the facility. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Maybe Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 56795A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized