This position is located in Therapeutic and Diagnostic Imaging at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center and is directly supervised by the Radiology Supervisor. The Incumbent performs technical work under the direction of an Attending Interventional Radiology Physician, Vascular Surgeon, and Pain Management Physician.

Duties

INTERVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST RESPONSIBILITIES Independently interpret requests or instruction made by Interventional Radiologist, Vascular Surgeons, and Pain Management Physicians. Explain procedures to veterans and family members. Prepare procedure lab(s), equipment, and material needed for procedures Register patients to generate accession numbers needed for workstation(s) and image archiving in PACS Transfer patients from stretcher to radiographic examination table, utilizing safe patient handling techniques and devices when necessary. Position veterans for various procedures in Interventional Radiology labs and Pain lab. Observe patients during procedures and report complications or unusual events. Post process images and archive to PACS - Provide accurate CPT coding for Interventional Radiology Procedures Maintain clean work area and adequate level of supplies in assigned lab. Act in a professional, cooperative manner towards patients and coworkers. Adheres to hospital infection control and safety policies/techniques with emphasis on sterile technique; the storage of sterile supplies; the disposal of sharps and bodily fluids. Utilizes sterile technique to scrub-in for the preparation of procedure tables and to assist Interventionalist performing exams. Must continuously be alert to anticipate needs of the procedure being performed. Perform image reconstructions on advanced workstations (i.e., Cone Beam CT, Vessel Navigator, Embo Guidance, Needle Guidance) Must be available for on-call rotation. Practice radiation safety in order to reduce exposure by using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, collimation, proper technique/frame rates. Assure compliance to radiation safety by wearing film badges. ADVANCED DRT PHYSICAL REQUREMENTS Employees at this level must demonstrate the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities: The ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex procedures. The knowledge to gather relevant information from medical records, significant others, and healthcare providers. The knowledge to assess factors that may contraindicate a procedure. The certification of basic first aid and life support (BLS) The ability to physically assess a patient. The knowledge of aseptic techniques and universal precautions. The ability to walk/stand for long a duration of time while wearing a lead apron. The ability to lift moderate weight up to 50lbs. The ability to reach above shoulder height. Vision correctable to 20/20 Hearing aid permitted Good dexterity The ability to identify basic colors. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am -4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93207-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Certification. All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable]. Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent [can operate independently] and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination. [In modalities that require advanced certification, to support their continued development, technologists who do not possess an advanced certification may be provided on the job training with oversight from a certified radiologic technologist.] Education. Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from [other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).] English Language Proficiency. DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, GS-9 Experience. At least one 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. 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. DRTs at this grade level may be appointed to one of the following assignments: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist. Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently. DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level, clinical instruction, and basic QM type duties within the program. Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment, the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform at this level. The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): i. *Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures. ii. Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers. iii. *Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure. iv. Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography. v. Knowledge of physical assessment, aseptic techniques, intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions. vi. Knowledge of pre-procedural, procedural, and post-procedural care of patients. References: See VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-25. Preferred Experience: Interventional Radiography Experience The full performance level of this vacancy is GS9. Physical Requirements: This position requires Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds & over; heavy carrying, 45 pounds & over; straight pulling (4 hours); pushing (4 hours); use of fingers; both hands required; walking & standing 8-12 hours; repeated bending 8 hours; both legs required; ability for rapid mental & muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable @ 13'' to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aide permitted). Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Ann Arbor VA Medical Center 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 US
• Name: Nikki Lane
• Phone: 734-222-7664
• Email: [email protected]