What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at US Department of Veterans Affairs?
Radiologic Technologist
Iowa City VA Health Care System
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Veterans while advancing your career in radiology? Join the Iowa City VA Health Care System as a Radiologic Technologist! As part of our dedicated imaging team, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care and contributing to the VA's mission of honoring America's Veterans by improving their health and well-being.
Your Mission as a Radiologic Technologist
- Transform Patient Care: Perform a wide variety of diagnostic radiology examinations with precision and compassion, ensuring that every Veteran receives the best possible care.
- Innovate with Technology: Operate and maintain cutting-edge imaging equipment, staying at the forefront of medical imaging advancements to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborate for Excellence: Work closely with healthcare teams to develop personalized treatment plans, leveraging your expertise to improve the health and well-being of our nation's heroes.
- Drive continuous Improvement: Contribute to the evaluation and enhancement of imaging informatics workflows, helping to streamline processes and elevate the quality
Your expertise in imaging will be essential in delivering exceptional healthcare experiences that honor the service and sacrifice of America's Veterans.
Radiology Tech Qualifications and Experience
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology or a related field.
- ARRT certification (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
- 1 year of experience operating diagnostic imaging equipment and performing radiologic procedures. (Experience does NOT need to be paid experience.)
Radiology Technologist Salary and Benefits
- Radiology Tech Salary: $72,983 - $94,875 per year
- Rad Tech Hourly Wage: $35.09 - $45.61 per hour
- Annual Salary Increases: 2% federal, 2% local, and promotional (on average)
- Retirement: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement (401k) with employer contributions
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension contributions
- Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance ($16,000 in premiums paid by VA)
- Optional life insurance coverage
- Professional Development: Scholarship and degree advancement opportunities ($44,248 lifetime award)
- Dependent Care: Child care subsidy ($5,000 per year)
Radiology Technologist Work-Life Balance
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave per qualifying event
- 11 paid federal holidays annually
- 13-26 paid vacation days annually (based on years of service)
- 13 paid sick days annually
- 15 days of paid military leave annually
- Credit for military service
Radiology Tech Growth Opportunities:
The VA is dedicated to the growth of our employees. Take advantage of:
- Educational benefits and scholarships
- ILEAD educational programs
- VA Talent Management System
- Internal preference for open positions
Our Commitment to You
Working at the VA isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of an exceptional healthcare system dedicated to serving those who served our nation. We prioritize trust, teamwork, professional development, and flexibility in our workplace culture to ensure every employee thrives.
VA Workplace Culture and Environment
Experience a workplace built on trust, safety, and teamwork. We prioritize your professional development, offering flexibility and strong leadership commitment to create a positive and supportive environment.
Join Our Mission
Are you ready to take your Radiology Technologist career to the next level? Apply now on USAJobs to become our next Radiology Tech and join a team of dedicated professionals delivering the best care for our Veterans. The application deadline is June 27, 2 2025, at 10:59 PM.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,983.00 - $94,875.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Iowa City, IA 52246 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $46
