Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is looking for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) to join our team in Charleston, SC providing diagnostic imaging services to both inpatients and outpatients at this medical center under the direction of the radiologist.
Responsibilities:
- Assists Radiologists or other Providers during fluoroscopic examinations.
- Employs knowledge of anatomy and physiology to ensure quality and accuracy of examinations.
- Prepares contrast materials under the direction of the Radiologist for examinations requiring injectable solutions such as cystogram, arthrography and barium suspensions for the purpose of performing upper and lower exams of the GI tract.
- Sets up and prepares sterile surgical fields and prepare patients for arthrograms, injections or drains.
- Advises Radiologists, participating providers or referring physicians of examinations requiring their immediate attention.
- Performs imaging using direct radiography and computed radiography with the images processed digitally.
- Selects patient information from the HIS/RIS list on the workstation, verifies patient information prior to making exposure.
- Trains students in radiographic technique including positioning, exposure factors, patient identification, and environmental factors which result in optimal imaging and meet the needs of the students during their rotation at this facility.
- Performs portable radiographic exams at the bedside.
- Utilizes C-Arm in the operating room or specialty clinics.
- Performs bone densitometry examinations utilizing the DEXA scanner.
- Checks system for operation and assesses acceptable performance based on established guidelines.
- Participates in education and training opportunities related to the technical and clinical operation of diagnostic imaging equipment.
Requirements:
- 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.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- 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).
Pay: $66,125.00 - $81,785.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Experience:
- General Radiology: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ARRT Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
