Seeking Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – Excellent Benefits

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration, Prescott, AZ

Position Information:

The Veterans Health Administration at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) is actively recruiting to fill a full time American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist certified in General Radiography and Computed Tomography (CT). This position is located within the Specialty and Diagnostic Service Line under the Imaging Department of NAVAHCS. A certified technologist accomplishing task in two imaging modalities. This individual will be familiarized with workflow and protocols, be able to triage the urgency of their work to maintain efficiency of patient care in both areas to include experiences in other advanced procedures such as CTA, cardiac imaging, virtual colonoscopy, fluoroscopy, etc. He/she will use wide variety of computerized equipment specific to general radiography and CT, as well as be proficient with the use of power injector systems, patient monitoring devices, 3D workstations, PACS, and other computer viewing station software’s.

• Work Schedule: Full Time, required to work third shift. Will rotate to cover Weekends and Holidays on On-call and may rotate on Shift during Holidays.
• Must be U. S. Citizen.
• Licenses: Current ARRT certification (R)(CT)
• Minimum of two (3) years’ work experience in CT.

Community Information:

Prescott, Arizona!  Nestled at an elevation of 5,200′ feet above sea level amongst the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, with four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, streams, and rolling meadows filled with wildlife.

Here you’ll find many things to do including horseback riding, golfing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, local breweries, restaurants, shopping, and a hometown feel that keep our visitors, young and old, coming back year after year.

Once the territorial capital of the state, Prescott is rich with history embodied in its world famous Whiskey Row and abundant historical landmarks. Whether you’re seeking to relax in a natural environment filled with beauty and wildlife, or the history of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and cowboy forays in the most famous saloons of the Old West, check out the True West and Real Adventure.

Benefits Bullets:

Perspective salary range for well qualified Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (R)(CT)

$61,140.00 - $79,483.00 per year

Expected Salary range will be competitive for well qualified ARRT Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and include a full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance. The VA provides employees with a robust benefits package and fosters an environment where more time is spent on medical practice and less on business tasks. VA does this by offering: Paid Time Off in the form of 13 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 10 Federal holidays with pay. Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option. Federal Retirement Plan thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching contributions.  

About the VA

Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. Learn more at:

https://www.vacareers.va.gov/

If interested in learning more information about this position please email an updated CV to Henry.Laguatan@va.gov or call (206) 459-7927.