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Summary

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography) position is located in the Radiology department at the West Haven - CT location. This position is Part-time with 24 hours. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000).

Duties

• VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to imaging table
• Prepare room - equipment and material needed for patient procedures
• Prepares oral and injectable contrast and other chemical mixtures as necessary
• Follow prescribed protocols required to perform procedures
• Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events
• Perform computer work and required forms associated with patient exams - credit of patient visits - complications or quality improvement activities of the Radiology Department
• Administer contrast material - under the direction of the radiologist - according to protocols
• Maximize patient throughput by contacts with escort - ward secretaries - nursing personnel - etc
• Maintain a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms at all times
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: 8:00am-8:00pm - every other Saturday- Sunday - on call weeknights - weekends & holidays with occasional rotational coverage in Newington
• 24 hours per pay period
• Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
• Telework: Not Authorized
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: F03119
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
• Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive
• Contact Hannah Neilson at hannah.neilson@va.gov for questions or assistance
• For any general questions please feel free to reach out to VISN 1 EDRP Support group at visn1edrpsupport@va.gov
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.