Summary

Works for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FxHCC) - in Fredericksburg - Virginia - as a direct report to the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Service. Duty Location is: 10432 Patriot Highway Fredericksburg - VA 22408-2628.

Duties

• At the GS-5 level duties include but are not limited to: Serve in this developmental assignment until the full performance level of Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-0647-6 - target GS-0647-7 - target GS-0647-8 is reached
• The duties performed are those of an advanced trainee and are commensurate with the grade of the position
• At the GS-5 level - the employee performs assignments that are planned to provide further technical development
• Completed work is reviewed for accuracy - adequacy - and adherence to VA policies and methods
• Performs the full spectrum of radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations in a tertiary care facility with an active spinal cord - nursing home - hospice - polytrauma unit - heart and liver transplant services
• Performs specialized procedures and operates specialized fluoroscopic and radiographic equipment and computers that communicate with the equipment
• Receives patients - explains method of procedure and obtains signed consents for examinations with contrast media
• Responsible for proper positioning of patients
• Prior to exposure - selects and sets technical factors
• Sets up and adjust accessory equipment required and makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures
• Performs other directly related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:30am - 5pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized