Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Ultrasound)

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/10/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R). Education. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology. Grade Determinations:
GS-9 DRT
(a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level. (b) Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. The candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
* a. Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures
b. Skill to demonstrate appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers
* c. Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure
d. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography
e. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions
f. Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. References: VA Handbook 5005/77 Part II G25The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-9. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The work requires long periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Work involves constant bending, lifting, and twisting. The work requires pushing wheelchair and stretcher patients. Positioning patients who are unconscious or disabled requires considerable effort and working in awkward positions. Lifting of totally incapacitated patients is done only with the help of other employees.

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