Diagnostic Radiology Technician

20 hours ago

Buffalo, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

General Duties

DRTs perform procedures, examinations, and prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with Federal regulations. All DRTs must be knowledgeable in computerized and digital radiography (CR/DR), and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS). The technologist properly identifies patient and type of contrast administered, timelines for any timed examinations, patient position and all other identifying markers for that view/scan and areas of interest.

The technologist operates digital fluoro and the C-arm, performs radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic x-rays to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology and performs all general radiology exams, providing proper explanation of procedures to patients and completes appropriate evaluations of medical records when applicable.


Ultrasound Sonography Technician must be competent in the production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. The sonographer is regarded as the expert source of all ultrasound imaging, and the interpreting radiologist relies heavily on the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the sonographers in providing a final interpretation. The diagnostic medical sonographer is able to obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results; perform appropriate procedures and record anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a provider; record and process sonographic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting provider. Within this specialization, there is a diverse range of ultrasound imaging sub-specialties and procedures the sonographer is responsible for based on protocols and competency assessment. These include: 1) diagnostic medical sonography - abdominal, neurologic, obstetrical/gynecologic, [musculoskeletal (MSK), a breast; and 2) limited vascular sonography-arterial and venous doppler, spectral analysis, and calculating ankle brachial index (ABI)]. The sonographer will assume on call responsibilities, holiday coverage and variable tours as defined by department policy.



Quality and Safety for Imaging

The technologist performs daily inspection of radiographic units to ensure proper mechanical functionality. The technologists must be aware of and practice safety policies and procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities. Technologist must report equipment malfunction in a timely manner through the vha buf 114 equipment email group or nursing supervisor on non-administrative hours if patient care is impacted. Proper attention is required to maintain the integrity of the equipment. The technologist maintains competency and thorough knowledge of the processes for Critical, Semi-Critical, and Non-Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) that document the process and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME and follow established procedures for all RME for appropriate modalities. The technologist provides in-service training to other technologists and students involved in the operation and maintenance of DR panels and other PACS operations maintained within the department. The technologist works with physicists to ensure compliance with radiation and Magnetic Resonance Imaging safety program. The technologist maintains accurate records to include fluoroscopy logs for quality assurance analysis, quality control, performance improvement, and other related purposes. Adheres to Radiation Safety guidelines, properly determines applying technical factors to ensure ALARA dose optimization, positioning, required views, etc. to produce and satisfy requirements for diagnostic imaging. Promptly reports all accidents and notifies supervisor of unsafe/unhealthful conditions in the workplace.

The technologist maintains electronic records and files of exams performed on patients where applicable. This includes the maintenance of electronically secured spreadsheets, registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system and ensuring all images and required paperwork is properly filled out and scanned in to the PACS system, in the correct orientation and on the correct patient.

Work Schedule: Variable Days; On-call required
Travel Requirement: 25%
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #:21U41-A

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