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This position is eligible for 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) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
12/20/2024 to 01/21/2025
$350,000 - $400,000 per year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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Yes
OCA-FY25-0602-Radiology
825460500
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
1. Interprets general and specialty radiological examinations (plain film, CT, CTA, US, NM, MRI, IR, and DEXA etc.) as provided and privileged. Demonstrates knowledge of contrast agents used during invasive procedures involving IR, MRI, CT, and NM, including appropriate administration, contra-indications, and potential complications. Notifies the referring physician of renal impaired patients prior to start of procedure and recommendations for using or not using contrast materials for the ordered procedure.
2. Performs ultrasound examinations of the internal organs, thyroid, scrotum, etc., and vascular exams such as carotids, as trained and privileged.
3. Performs fluoroscopic examinations (contrast and non-contrast) with the assistance of registered technologist. Assists other providers in performance of specialized examinations when requested.
4. Interprets Nuclear Medicine studies such as bone scan, HIDA, MUGA, thyroid, etc., and possibly cardiac as privileged
5. Participates in and supports performance improvement activities, including, but not limited to, quality assurance, external review programs, internal peer review programs, and accreditation requirements.
6. Uses Power-Scribe voice recognition dictation system and ensures timely and consistent imaging reporting and record keeping. Provides accurate, concise, timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record (Computerized Patient Record System -CPRS) on each patient care occurrence. Interpretation and dictation of reports must be completed using Power-Scribe voice recognition system for dictation and in the required VAMC format. Verification of all reports must be completed within 48 hours. Provides necessary notification of critical results to attending clinicians, ER services, etc. by dictation code and/or phone call, which requires documentation within the report of who was contacted and what time the case was discussed.
7. Assist's the technologists with protocols for each exam, troubleshooting of radiology & PACS equipment, and provide the technologists with a list of materials needed for various patient exams or procedures.
8. Ensures communication for direct patient care is accomplished among imaging staff and providers. Acts as a resource and a consultant to referring physicians and other VA staff while acting as a surrogate for the Imaging Services Department. Assists in monitoring exposure, ensuring ALARA guidelines followed.
9. Retrieve medical data including laboratory values, medications, radiology reports and other patient test results. Retrieve physician orders and/or contacts referring HCP for exam clarification.
10. Acts as a preceptor and teacher for medical student and resident teacher and assists in the orientation process of other staff as assigned, which includes new residents, fellows, and may include employees and students rotating through the department. Participates in departmental and hospital in servicing programs as assigned.
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Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for 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) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care."
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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