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Summary 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. Responsibilities NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This position is with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System Diagnostic Imaging Service. Duties include, but are not limited to: Operates a Spiral Computed Tomography Scanner. Develops new techniques, defines optimal protocols and devises ways to visualize pathology within the patient. Evaluates new system(s) and compares them with existing methodologies. Interacts with physicians, scientists, physicists, computer programmers, manufacturers and technical design engineers on a recurring basis in the performance of daily assignments. Coordinates daily schedule and consults with other medical center physicians, clinical, administrative and clerical personnel of the next day and future day's availability for patient examinations. Schedules and receives patients to include verbal interview for demographic accuracy and patient education prior to procedure, ensuring patients' comfort and relaxation. Positions the patient within the CT system, monitors patients during all phases of appropriate examination(s) and removes patient from the respected system(s) upon completion of the data and/or imaging acquisition(s). Mandatory must record Dose on all CTS. In all sections, administrators contrast media and medications under the direction and supervision of the staff radiologist(s). Confers with the radiologist(s) to establish requirements with reference to contrast agents, vital signs, medications and physiological monitoring to perform the procedure(s). Registers patient and procedure(s) in the VISTA system, Radiology package and enters case number to case-edit the patient's file and indicate that the procedure has been completed. Case edits once CT is completed. Performs technical and general operation and maintenance of the computer, disk drives, console, imaging devices, etc. Assists manufacturers and biomedical engineers in the calibration and troubleshooting of any malfunctions in all equipment associated with the Computed Tomography Imaging Devices. Reports needed repairs to CT Lead Technologist, CT Supervisor or Chief Technologist, as well as Imaging/Bio-med Engineers, enter work orders promptly and accurately to include HRO data entry into Visual Maintenance System VMS for work requesting tracking. Establishes and monitors quality control programs for these sections and maintains operation logs, service and maintenance reports. Maintains imaging files on patients, clinical analysis, computer data, and technical parameters of each examination to include short and long term archives, film library and Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS). Maintains inventory of lab, medical and computer supplies. Initiates procedures to replenish stock and receive stock items/supplies. Assist physicians and other employees in the development and execution of procedure manual(s) and in devising and modifying procedures as necessary to include research protocols. Assists and develops training programs for new technologist(s), physician(s), resident(s) and general clinical staff in the Computed Tomography Imaging section. Participates in lectures and demonstrations relating to the technical and clinical operations of the above modality. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 4PM - Midnight, Monday - Friday. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not 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 per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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