Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

About the role

This position specializes in the operation of a super conductive Magnetic Resonance Imager (MRI) - a highly complex computerized imaging device which employs the use of strong magnetic fields and radio waves to acquire images.

Responsibilities

• Checks all equipment and reports failures to the MRI Supervisor or Lead Technologist
• Recognizes and exhibits good safety practices
• Complies with published and communicated safety procedures
• Immediately reports observed safety infractions and unsafe working conditions
• Reports in a timely fashion work related illnesses/injuries
• Advises the Radiologist of those examinations which require immediate attention while the patient is still undergoing the examination
• Practices sterile techniques to prevent contamination
• Accurately and routinely performs the associated DHCP and imaging network responsibilities that relate to a patient examination and the patient's record
• Sets up and positions patients, provides immobilization devices, selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis, and operates the equipment
• Uses computer programs with competence and establishes and monitors quality control programs
• Maintains 24 hour/day capability including after hours response to emergencies which require MRI technical support
• Participates in emergency care

Requirements

• 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
• 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]
• Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program - evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from [other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)].
• Credentialing Standards: 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 CFR Part 75 - Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment - the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates
• Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level(GS-8)
• Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures; Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers; Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure; Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography; Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions; Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: Preferred experience of 1 year experience actively working as an MRI Technologist
• BLS Certified
• Experience with appropriate age of patients being served
• Experience with GE/Siemens Equipment
• Experience with peripheral monitoring equipment (i.e Physiological monitoring) and Intravenous Access experience (Starting IVs)

Skills

• Specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body
• Specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged
• Knowledge of superconducting magnets and the physics of superconducting magnets
• Knowledge of safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients - visitors - and equipment enter

Benefits

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Telework: Not Authorizzed
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Pay

Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Schedule

1:30pm to 10:00pm Monday-Friday Rotating on Call Some Holidays Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized