Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Radiography) Job in Pittsburgh, PA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Duties

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography), performs Interventional Radiology procedures. Ensuring to accurately confirm patient information prior to procedures. The incumbent is aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the Medical Center, and participate in quality assurance activities as directed.

• Performs neuroangiography procedures, including spine, head and neck studies utilizing highly sophisticated x-ray equipment such as computerized fluoroscopy, pressure injectors, patient monitors, etc.
• Performs peripheral and visceral angiography of the abdominal systems and extremities i.e. renal, hepatic, mesenteric, aortic, femoral, endovascular, etc. The exams involve the use of highly sophisticated x-ray equipment such as computerized fluoroscopy, pressure injectors, patient monitors, etc.
• Performs technical and general operation and maintenance of the computer, disk drives, console, imaging devices, etc.
• Assists manufacture and biomedical engineers in the calibration and trouble shooting of any malfunctions in all equipment associated with the IR Imaging Devices.
• Accepts patients into IR suite, conducts patient interview for demographic accuracy to confirm, Time-Out, accurate patient identification, time out procedures, appropriate examination protocol, known allergies, pertinent medications, laboratory data, and patient education prior to procedure, ensuring patient's comfort and relaxation.
• Positions the patient within the IR Suite, monitors patient during all phases of appropriate examination(s) and removes patient from the respected system(s) upon completion of imaging acquisition(s).
• Ensures that adequate quantities of Interventional/"specials" supplies are available to meet workload demands through a systemized process of ordering, receipt and inventory.
• Assures that angiography procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies at all times with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies.
• Interprets and directs the most difficult requests to the Radiologist.
• Assist radiologist as a member of the radiographic team.
• Monitor patient's condition, sterile field, catheter, guide wire sizes and configurations and prevent contamination.
• Trains new technologists, residents and fellows in digital angiography, venograms, myelograms, and percutaneous nephrostomy, and other special procedures.
• Performs image reconstructions on advanced workstations as directed by the radiologist or as part of a given study.
• Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. This includes, registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system, copying of images (to PACS, CD or film), logging patients on the HIS-RIS work list.
• Schedules exams in a manner so as to optimize IR times while maintaining flexibility for emergency cases.
• Cancel exams that are not utilized and indicate reason for cancellation.
• Ensures all images are sent to PACS/ Vista Imaging without case editing errors at the end of each procedure, adhering to Department policy. Communicating any found errors with Supervisor and or department IT personnel.
• Administers contrast media and medications under the direction and supervision of the radiologist. Confers with the radiologist to establish requirements with reference to contrast agents, vital signs, medications, and
  physiological monitoring to perform the procedure(s).
• Assist and scrub with the radiologist during the procedure on an as needed basis.
• Assist patient within the IR Suite, monitors patient during all phases of appropriate examination(s) and removes patient from the respected system(s) upon completion of imaging acquisition(s).
• Conducts patient interview for demographic accuracy to confirm, Time-Out, accurate patient identification, time out procedures, appropriate examination protocol, known allergies, pertinent medications, laboratory data, and patient education prior to procedure, ensuring patient's comfort and relaxation.
• Assist with starting IVs for procedures.
• Performs other duties common to the Radiology Service as assigned by the Chief Technologist or Supervisory Technologist.

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.
• 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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/09/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12754213.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.