# Health Technician (Radiology)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/97526600-c61b-4c20-8eab-706e7901dc62

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Temple, TX
- Salary: 36409 – 47334 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports radiologists and imaging technicians by preparing patients, monitoring their condition during procedures, handling equipment setup and sterilization, and managing patient records in a busy diagnostic imaging department. It suits someone with healthcare experience or relevant education who is detail-oriented, comfortable with medical terminology and technology, and committed to patient safety.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Medical Terminology

## Required

- Six months general healthcare experience and six months specialized radiology support experience at GS-3 level, OR two years of college education with at least 12 semester hours in health technician or radiology-related courses, OR equivalent combination of experience and education
- Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology applicable to imaging
- Understanding of radiation protection standards
- Familiarity with sterile techniques and sterile field maintenance
- Experience with digital x-ray equipment or imaging procedures
- Ability to monitor patients and recognize changes in condition
- Competency with computerized systems including PACS and electronic medical records

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891209400