Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Summary The VA Eastern Colorado HealthCare System (ECHCS) is complexity level 1a. The Rocky Mountain Regional (RMR) VAMC is one of the largest VA hospitals in the US with 182 beds and includes a 30-bed spinal cord injury-disease treatment center. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist at this level are fully functional & can carry out assigned tasks independently and requires current & maintained American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. Responsibilities VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Duties &skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to: Employees at this grade level are to be qualified to provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services. The general DRT is expected to perform standard & complex imaging protocols using advanced high cost/high technology not limited to Digital Radiography (DR). Incumbent must be available to work independently at various tours of duty including weekends, holidays, & on-call duties as needed. The DRT shall perform routine diagnostic radiographic examinations of the head, cervical/thoracic/lumbar spines, chest, abdomen, & extremities in the department & possible portable settings. Confers with radiologists for determination of non-standard exams; determines technical factors, positioning, &sets the equipment to obtain radiographic images. Performs radiographic exams utilizing standard protocols & reading medical history to ensure proper exams are achieved; distributes exam requisitions according to Radiologist assignment & the level of exam priority. Notifies radiologist of studies requiring their immediate attention such as STAT or Urgent. Explains exams and/or procedures to the patient so the patient comprehends actions taking place. Ensures all images going into PACS have the correct accession number for radiologist interpretation & provider's viewing. Registers, requests, cancels, & edits exams through varies computer programs including but not limited to: Radiology Information System (RIS), VISTA, VISTA Imaging, CPRS. Informs patient of all pertinent preparations for his/her exam. Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, & self by following the principles of ALARA Screens all child-bearing age patients (12-55 years old) if they are or think they may be pregnant. Ensures film badge(s) are properly worn when performing radiographic examinations. Troubleshoots problems & reports them to their supervisor & the correct authority to fix (i.e. PACS Administrator, Maximo request, I.T. requests, etc.). The DRT is a steward of proper handling of the radiographic equipment &its peripheral components to ensure longevity of operation. Performs basic & some advanced PACS procedures using various applications to ensure proper handling of image storge & dissemination to various customers to include but not limited to patients, providers, & other facilities. Following Release of Information (ROI) & HIPAA guidelines, incumbent shall follow procedures to

Created: 2026-03-07