White River Junction, VT

Job Title:
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT)

Specialty:
Diagnostic Radiologic Technology

Place of Work (City/State):
White River Junction VA Medical Center – 215 N. Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05009

Duration:
6 months and extendable

Start Date:
January 2026 anticipated

Shift Schedule
Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts

8-hour and 12-hour shifts

Weekends required

No holiday or overtime expected unless revised by the Radiology Chief

How Many Shifts Needed per Month:
Full-time schedule (40 hours/week)

License / Certification Requirements

• ARRT Certification – Required
• BLS/ CPR

Experience Needed
Minimum 2 years of recent Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist experience

Special Skills Needed

• Proficiency with fluoroscopic & general diagnostic imaging
• Ability to operate portable radiography, fluoroscopy, and OR imaging equipment
• Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of contrast media preparation & administration
• Ability to use CPRS, VistA, PACS, and exam documentation systems
• Ability to work independently and prioritize patients
• Strong infection control & radiation safety knowledge
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently

Credentialing / Onboarding Time:
6 to 8 weeks

Responsibilities
(Directly from PWS Sections 4.3.6 & related duties)

• Perform fluoroscopic and general diagnostic exams
• Conduct portable radiography, portable fluoroscopy, OR imaging, and inpatient exams
• Prepare contrast materials safely for procedures (UGI, BE, Small Bowel, Venograms, Arthrograms, etc.)
• Maintain continuous awareness of patient condition & respond to adverse reactions
• Record radiation doses in VistA and generate dose summary reports
• Interpret and verify radiology orders for accuracy before performing exams
• Complete imaging studies within established timeframes (stat, urgent, routine)
• Ensure high-quality images while minimizing radiation exposure
  Document repeat/reject analysis and maintain <5% repeat rate- Coordinate exams requiring radiologist input and optimize room utilization
• Maintain PACS documentation, exam registration, editing, and scanning

• Properly identify patients using 2 identifiers
  Miscellaneous

• Must pass VA background investigation and security requirements

• Must comply with all VA policies, standards, and Privacy/HIPAA regulations
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized worker per federal rules