Department of Veterans Affairs
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist- Diagnostic & Fluoroscopic
Indianapolis, Indiana · Contract
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The bottom of this range ($53,764) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $56,555. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $66,976 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Radiologic Technologists and Technicians" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034) · Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- These exams are achieved by using diagnostic x-ray equipment such as fluoroscopic units, chest units, portable units, c-arm's and general diagnostic units.
- The purposes of these exams are to achieve diagnostic studies so that proper diagnosis and treatment may be affected.
- Advanced certification indicates that the incumbent can operate independently and has demonstrated specific clinical competency in the appropriate specialty and taken and passed the designated examination.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of radiation protection standards, minimum radiographic exposure techniques, appropriate beam limitation to anatomical area, and employing lead shielding when performing standard radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
Requirements
- Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
- Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable.
- English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
Compensation
- $54k-$93k
Visa & Work Authorization
- Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States
This listing is sourced directly from Department of Veterans Affairs's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.