Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – General X-ray (DRT)

Location: VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS), La Jolla, CA, and CBOCs
Reports To: VASDHS Chief/Supervisory Technologist (on-site); Contractor Liaison (vendor)
Schedule: Day/Evening/Night, weekends/holidays, up to 12-hour shifts; on-call as needed (30-minute report time)

Compensation: $40.00/hr plus $5.09 for Health and Wellness

Position Overview

Provide full-scope general radiographic imaging for veteran patients, delivering safe, high-quality studies that meet Joint Commission and VA standards. Work independently and within an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, accurate exams and superb patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and prepare patients; explain procedures and obtain cooperation.

• Perform general radiography across the body (portable, fixed, C-arm), including complex procedures (e.g., GI studies, IVPs, arthrography).

• Select technical factors, position patients, operate radiographic equipment; ensure radiation safety.

• Prepare rooms, set sterile fields; assist with contrast administration under radiologist supervision.

• Process, send, and QA images in PACS; complete case editing and documentation in VistA/CPRS.

• Adhere to VASDHS protocols, infection control, and safety policies; maintain supplies and room readiness.

• Communicate findings/needs to radiologists, nursing, and leadership; escalate issues promptly.

• Participate in required VA trainings and quality programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• ARRT (R); California licenses in Radiography and Fluoroscopy (current/valid).

• 2+ years full-time, current general radiography experience within the last 3 years (2080 hrs/yr).

• Demonstrated competence with portable/fixed X-ray and C-arm operations.

• BLS certification; fluent in English; PACS and EMR proficiency.

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.