Veterans Health Administration (DOVA) is hiring: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – Interventional Radiology in Tampa

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and clinics are looking for an energetic Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRT) with our Nursing Specialty unit. The DRT is responsible o demonstrate full functionality and independence in performing a range of tasks, including special and complex radiographic procedures. Additionally, the ORT is expected to assume a leadership role as necessary to facilitate procedure flow within the designated work area. James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and clinics are looking for an energetic Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (DRT) with our Nursing Specialty unit. The DRT is responsible o demonstrate full functionality and independence in performing a range of tasks, including special and complex radiographic procedures. Additionally, the ORT is expected to assume a leadership role as necessary to facilitate procedure flow within the designated work area. Accepting applicationsThis job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Location1 vacancy in the following location: Tampa, FL1 vacancyNo matching locations found. Telework eligible: No Remote job: No Relocation expenses reimbursed: No $92,462 – $120,208 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 9 Promotion potential: 9

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing complex systems. Other duties may be assigned. The DRT is required to demonstrate full functionality and independence in performing a rage of tasks, including special and complex radiographic procedures Provides a full range of interventional radiologic treatment procedures, has a broad knowledge of the different modalities within interventional radiology, and is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor Ensures adequate quantities of Angio/”specials” supplies are available to meet workload demands through a systemized process of ordering Receipt and inventory control Assures that angiography procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies at all times with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies Assists in determining costs for specific exams, and projecting costs for budgetary purposes Coordinates new product evaluation Recommends methods and products to reduce costs and/or increase quality. DRT expected to assume a leadership role as necessary to facilitate procedures flow within the designated work area. Participation in an equitable on-call rotation and responsible for assisting in the organization and procurement of essential supplies as the need arises Knowledge and ability to recognize unusual images to determine proper positioning to best demonstrate areas of interest. Monitors the patient’s physiology during the procedure and keeps the Radiologist informed. An interventional radiology technologist must understand the basic subspecialty of diagnostic radiology (IR) that encompasses the diagnosis of all abnormalities and anomalies of the arteries, veins, and lymphatics. The technologist must understand that IR includes all vascular and nonvascular imaging-directed interventional procedures. This subspecialty includes all modalities and techniques used in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Assists with the performance of a wide variety of technical procedures including, but not limited to, aortogram runoffs, arches, carotids, extremities, and cerebrals. These exams will require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Serves as resource person, assists work schedule, interdepartmental committee lead, assists with policy, protocol, and QA program development, and ensures proper safety protocols are followed. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. This includes the registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system. Properly identifies patient images. This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self. This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls, and collimation. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional