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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 VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist MRI works with the radiologist as a member of the radiographic team. They must be aware of and practice the safety policies and procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities to ensure patients receive the best care in a safe environment. Assigned Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Conducts routine X-ray exams of the head, body, and limbs to help diagnose injuries or illnesses. Also performs bedside and operating room X-rays for patients who cannot be moved, supporting surgeons and medical staff. Checks equipment for proper operation and follows guidelines to ensure quality. Edits and improves images before sending them digitally to reading stations, and transmits images via the PACS system. Creates reports on department activities for quality checks, following established evaluation methods. Trains staff on how to use new or existing equipment, developing procedures and protocols. Acts as a liaison for patient, doctor, and staff questions or requests about appointments, procedures, and policies. Handles safety precautions carefully when dealing with radiation, and reports major issues immediately. Receives and inputs radiology requests into computer systems. Manages exams and reports through Vista/CPRS/PACS, sharing results with clinics and doctors. Checks systems for operation and assesses performance based on established guidelines and protocols. Optimizes images before digitally sending them to reading stations for enhanced visualization. Retrieves and transmits images via the PACS system. Maintains effective control of the Radiology area by coordinating, planning, organizing, and executing tasks to streamline workflow within the department. Responsible for creating, implementing, collecting, critiquing, and preparing all written and oral reports of up-to-date data necessary for continuous and/or problem-focused Quality Assurance monitors representing the Radiology departments, utilizing the 10-step Monitor & Evaluation method as required by JCAHO. Stays abreast of technological advances in Radiology and incorporates these advancements into in-service educational programs for nursing and physician staff. Troubleshoot equipment used in diagnostic radiologic procedures and performs minor repairs and adjustments. Exercises extreme caution in handling and safeguarding all radiation-producing equipment. Recognizes and reports major equipment malfunctions promptly to service representatives. Receives and interprets all radiology requests and inputs pertinent radiology information into the computer. Registers, requests, cancels, and edits exams via Vista/CPRS/PACS. Compiles computer-generated x-ray reports and distributes them to appropriate clinics and physicians. Practices radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and self. This is achieved through the appropriate use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls, collimation, and distance management. Prepare contrast materials that are used for various exams; Operate highly technical radiation producing equipment under the direction of Vascular, Cardiology and Radiology providers; Perform cardiac catheterization and angiographic procedures, under sterile conditions; Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Supervisor Discretion. 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: AD-HOC. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00724-F. 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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