Radiology Technician

This offer is contingent upon award:The Radiology Technician performs high‑quality diagnostic imaging services for Veterans at a VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Responsibilities include patient preparation, positioning, radiation safety, image acquisition and processing, and timely transmission to PACS for interpretation. The role emphasizes ALARA principles, patient and staff safety, infection prevention, equipment quality control, outstanding Veteran experience, and strict adherence to VA directives and regulatory/accreditation standards.Verify patient identity using two identifiers; review orders/indications and obtain pertinent history; perform pregnancy screening as applicableExplain procedures in a trauma‑informed, culturally competent manner; obtain informed consent/assent per policy when indicatedPosition patients and operate digital radiographic systems (DR/CR) to obtain diagnostic images of chest, extremities, spine, abdomen, and other requested views per protocol.Apply immobilization, shielding, and exposure techniques appropriate to patient size/condition to minimize dose and optimize image quality (ALARA).Assess images for positioning, anatomy, motion, artifacts, and exposure; repeat images only when clinically necessary and document reasons per policy.Prepare and assist patients with limited mobility; practice safe patient handling and fall‑prevention measures.Accurately enter, verify, and reconcile orders/demographics in the EHR and modality worklist; ensure correct exam, side, and labeling.Transmit images to PACS, verify study completeness, and communicate critical issues to reading radiologists or providers per escalation policy.Document procedures, shielding, repeat reasons, pregnancy screening, dose indices (as applicable), and patient instructions using approved templates.Perform and document daily/periodic quality control (e.g., detector calibrations, phantom checks, reject/repeat analysis) and equipment warm‑ups.Adhere to radiation protection standards, including time/distance/shielding, room posting, dosimetry badge use, and controlled access.Maintain readiness for surveys/inspections (e.g., Joint Commission, FDA/MQSA if applicable to site modalities, VA Environment of Care).Follow infection prevention practices (hand hygiene, PPE, equipment cleaning/disinfection) and report safety events/near misses promptly.Coordinate with schedulers and care teams to prioritize STAT/timed exams and reduce cycle time; support same‑day access when feasibleProvide courteous service, practice service recovery, and assist with wayfinding; communicate exam instructions and post‑exam guidance.Collaborate with remote radiologists and imaging services to ensure timely interpretations and closed‑loop communication.Perform bone density (DXA) scanning per protocol, including QC and daily calibration, if offered at the site.Support limited point‑of‑care imaging workflows and mobile radiography, if available and trained.Assist with image release processes consistent with HIPAA/Privacy and VA policy.Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties

that are not specifically listed above.