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Registered Radiologist Assistant

Veterans Health AdministrationTampa, FloridaPosted 15 Sept 2026

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Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.

7403(f). Education: Completion of a Radiologist Assistant program, and a bachelor's degree approved by the ARRT. Foreign education is vetted and approved by ARRT as a pre- requisite for certification. No additional documentation or verification of foreign education is required for applicants fully certified by ARRT. Credentialing Standards-Certification: Public Law 97-35, the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981, requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 C.F.R.

Part 75 - Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel. Applicants must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographer (RT). Except as noted below, applicants must also have passed the ARRT exam and obtained Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) certification.

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment, the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. Registered Radiologist Assistant, GS-9 Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. Examples of experience include but are not limited to: operating and monitoring equipment, such as Fluoroscopy and CT, to perform procedures under close supervision as limited by modality specific advanced certification; functions under the direct supervision of a radiologist or similarly-privileged physician qualified to supervise the RRA in carrying out these standardized procedures of various complexities; developmental duties involving more complex procedures, such as biopsies, aspirations, and/or peripherally inserted central catheter line placements, which are designed to prepare the RRA for promotion to higher grades in a functional area.

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Such duties are performed under closer supervision. OR Education: Master's degree related to the duties of a specific position or to the occupation must be appropriate for the position being filled. GS-9 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of Imaging techniques following as low as reasonably achievable principles in various modalities.

Ability to perform various diagnostic procedures, including fluoroscopy, and evaluate images for completeness and diagnostic quality. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as, contrast and general medications prescribed by the radiologist/physician. Ability to perform all routine invasive procedures under the direct and/or general supervision of the radiologist or supervising physician, including vascular procedures with image guidance, contrast administration, needle and/or catheter placement.

Ability to assess a patient's clinical record, diagnosis, laboratory results, perform a radiology focused physical exam on the patient and documenting the EHR. Ability to perform invasive vascular procedures with image guidance, including contrast administration, needle or catheter placement. Registered Radiologist Assistant, GS-11 Experience: At least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level.

Examples of experience include but are not limited to: operating and monitoring equipment, such as Fluoroscopy and CT, to perform procedures under general supervision as limited by modality specific advanced certification; perform complex invasive and non-invasive procedures utilizing the various modalities in Imaging; skills in assessing patient vital signs, responding to emergent situations, and entering documentation in the EHR.

GS-11 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to perform complex invasive procedures in the Interventional Section under the direct supervision of the radiologist or other supervising physician. Skills to maintain image quality in multiple sections of radiology. Ability to function with initiative and progressively independent judgment within his/her sphere of responsibility.

Advanced knowledge to prioritize exams and procedures. Creditable Experience: To be creditable, experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies) associated with current radiologist assistant practices. The experience may have been evidenced by the equivalent of one year of active practice, which is paid or non-paid employment as an RRA, as defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work include Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; pushing up to 4 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, good dexterity (both hands required); prolonged walking, prolonged standing; repeated bending; the ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); speed in working; and emotional stability.

Must have the ability to stand and work long periods.

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